Business Development Manager - Recruitment & Talent Solutions

Business Development Manager

Derby | Permanent | Full Time | Hybrid working | Birthday off | You Day | Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is looking for a results-driven Business Development Manager to lead new client acquisition and expand our recruitment footprint across our Northern region.

This is a dedicated sales role, focused solely on opening doors, winning new business, and building long-term client partnerships. You'll be supported by an experienced delivery team, allowing you to focus on what you do best; generating revenue and growing market share.

The successful candidate can be based in the North West, Midlands or North Wales.

Key Duties

Winning new recruitment business across the temporary and permanent recruitment market.
Building and executing a targeted new business strategy within your region.
Proactively identifying, approaching and converting new client opportunities.
Leading the full sales cycle, from prospecting to signed terms and agreements.
Building relationships with senior decision-makers and hiring managers.
Maximising the profitability of new business by negotiating the best possible margins.
Developing a strong social media and LinkedIn presence to promote personal and professional brand.
Positioning Acorn by Synergie as a recruitment partner of choice.
Working closely with delivery teams to ensure a seamless handover and high-quality service delivery.

Requirements

Proven success in new business sales within recruitment or B2B sales (within a service industry).
A strong track record of winning new clients and revenue generation.
Confident, credible and commercially astute.
Highly self-motivated with a hunter mentality.
Resilient, driven and comfortable operating in a target-led environment.
Passion for building relationships and creating long-term value.
Full UK driving licence (essential).

What We Offer

Minimum 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays), increasing with service - plus your birthday off and a You Day!
Hybrid working.
Generous company sick pay scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Pension scheme and life assurance from day one.
Clear career pathways
Friendly, supportive, and inclusive working environment.
Discount shopping portal and long-service awards.
Competitions, incentives, and regular team get-togethers.

Interested?

If you want a role where you can focus purely on sales, own your results, and be rewarded for growth, this is it - apply today!

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed