Business Development Manager

Job description

Role: Business Development Manager

Location: Leeds

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 per annum + Commission

About the Client

Our client is a fast-paced, high-growth recruitment agency based in the heart of Leeds City Centre. Specialising in the blue-collar sector, they have built a reputation for reliability, speed, and deep industry knowledge across construction, manufacturing, and logistics. Unlike the corporate "suit and tie" environments, this firm prides itself on a grounded, high-energy culture where results are rewarded and autonomy is encouraged.

The Role

As a Business Development Manager, you will be the driving force behind the agency’s next phase of growth. This is a high-impact position designed for a hunter who thrives on winning new contracts while strategically nurturing existing partnerships.

The role is structured with a clear focus on expansion:

• 70% New Business Development: Identifying, prospecting, and closing new service agreements.
• 30% Account Growth: Maximising potential within the current client base to ensure we are their sole or primary provider.

Whether you are a seasoned Recruitment Consultant looking to move away from the "delivery" side to focus purely on sales, or a professional Business Developer from a service-led background, this role offers the platform to dominate the local market.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and engage with key decision-makers (Managing Directors, Operations Managers, and HR Leads) within the blue-collar space.
• Conduct face-to-face meetings and site visits to understand client pain points and present tailored recruitment solutions.
• Lead the process for RFI/RFP submissions for large-scale industrial or construction projects.
• Stay ahead of local labour trends and competitor activity in the Leeds and wider West Yorkshire region.
• Maintain an accurate CRM pipeline and provide regular updates on sales targets and conversion metrics.

What we're looking for...

• You must demonstrate a history of hitting and exceeding sales targets (either in 360 recruitment or B2B business development).
• Familiarity with the blue-collar market (Construction, Warehousing, or Manufacturing) is highly advantageous.
• The "hunter" mentality is essential; you should be comfortable with cold outreach and navigating gatekeepers.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to build rapport with site managers and board-level executives alike.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-02-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English