Business Development Consultant

Job Title: Business Development Consultant
Location: Leicester
Salary: Up to £30,000 per year + Commission (depending on experience)
Type: Permanent

Company Overview
Regional Recruitment are currently looking to recruit a motivated and results-driven Business Development Consultant to join our team based in our Leicester office. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident sales professional who enjoys building relationships, generating new business, and working in a fast-paced environment.

Regional Recruitment is an established independent recruitment agency, and this role offers the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the business by developing new client partnerships and expanding existing accounts.

Role Overview
As a Business Development Consultant, you will be responsible for actively generating new business opportunities through outbound sales activity, networking, account management, and face-to-face client meetings.

You will focus on identifying new clients, building strong relationships, and promoting our recruitment services to businesses across a variety of sectors. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in sales who is motivated by targets and enjoys developing long-term client relationships.

Previous recruitment experience is not required, but a strong sales background and the drive to succeed are essential.

Key Responsibilities
• Proactively generate new business opportunities through outbound calls and prospecting.
• Identify and approach potential clients to promote recruitment services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Conduct on-site client meetings to understand hiring needs and present solutions.
• Attend networking events to represent the business and generate new leads.
• Manage and develop client accounts to maximise opportunities.
• Work closely with the recruitment team to ensure successful delivery for clients.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activity and client information within the CRM system.
• Work towards and achieve individual sales targets and business development goals.

About You
We’re looking for a driven and confident sales professional who enjoys building relationships and winning new business.

Requirements:
• Previous experience in a sales, business development, or account management role.
• Confident making outbound sales calls and generating leads.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Target-driven with a proactive and motivated approach to work.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Full UK driving licence for client meetings.

What’s in It for You?
• Basic salary up to £30,000 per year depending on experience.
• Uncapped commission structure.
• Opportunity to join a growing and established recruitment business.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for development.
• Early finish every Friday.
• Clear opportunity to develop your career within the recruitment industry.

Working Hours
• Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 5:30pm
• Friday: 8:30am – 12:30pm

Next Steps
Apply to this Business Development Consultant role through this advert. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Chloe Vickers in our commercial team on (phone number removed).

If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven't already done so). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful. We will, however, retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable.

About Regional Recruitment
This position is being advertised by Regional Recruitment Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Technology, and Engineering sectors.

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