Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager (Recruitment)

Location: Stourbridge (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + Uncapped Commission + Benefits

Focus on Winning New Clients. Leave Delivery to the Experts.

Are you a successful recruiter who loves winning new business but spends too much time managing the delivery process?

Or perhaps you're already working in a recruitment business development role and looking for an opportunity where you can focus on building relationships, opening doors, and driving growth, supported by an established recruitment team?

At Jonathan Lee Recruitment, we're looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to help drive the next phase of our growth.

This is not a traditional 360 recruitment role.

You'll be supported by experienced delivery teams across multiple sectors, allowing you to focus on what you do best – developing client relationships, creating opportunities, and securing new business.

Why Join Us?

For close to 50 years, Jonathan Lee Recruitment has built a reputation for delivering high-quality recruitment solutions across engineering, manufacturing, technology, professional services, and executive search.

You'll be joining a business with:

A recognised and respected brand
Established delivery capability across multiple sectors
Long-standing client relationships and PSL agreements
Strong marketing and operational support
A collaborative culture focused on long-term success
The opportunity to make a genuine impact on business growth
Most importantly, you'll have the freedom to focus on generating opportunities and developing relationships, rather than balancing every aspect of the recruitment lifecycle.

The Opportunity

As Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in identifying, engaging, and securing new clients across our target markets.

You will proactively develop new business opportunities, build relationships with decision-makers, and position Jonathan Lee Recruitment as a trusted recruitment partner capable of delivering both permanent and contract recruitment solutions.

Working closely with our sales and operational teams, you will ensure new opportunities are converted into successful long-term partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, target, and engage prospective clients through proactive business development activity.
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of new business opportunities.
Arrange and attend client meetings, both virtually and face-to-face.
Develop relationships with senior stakeholders and key decision-makers.
Generate opportunities for both permanent and contract recruitment services.
Present and promote Jonathan Lee Recruitment's capabilities and sector expertise.
Secure new client partnerships, PSL agreements, and preferred supplier arrangements.
Negotiate commercial terms and convert opportunities into long-term business relationships.
Work closely with delivery teams to ensure successful onboarding and vacancy management.
Identify opportunities to expand services within new and existing accounts.
Represent the business at networking events, exhibitions, and industry functions.
Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline reporting.
Provide market insight and recruitment advice to prospective clients.
What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from individuals who have a proven track record of developing recruitment business and building lasting client relationships.

You may currently be:

A successful 360 Recruitment Consultant looking to focus more on client development and business growth.
A Business Development Manager within the recruitment sector.
A Senior Recruitment Consultant with a strong track record of winning new clients.
A Recruitment Team Leader or Manager who enjoys commercial activity and relationship building.
To be successful, you'll ideally have:

Previous recruitment industry experience.
A proven track record of winning new business and generating revenue.
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
Confidence presenting to and influencing decision-makers.
Commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
A proactive, self-motivated approach.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Experience using CRM systems and managing sales pipelines.
What Success Looks Like

Securing new client relationships and revenue streams.
Building a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities.
Converting business development activity into recruitment assignments.
Supporting sustainable business growth.
Becoming a trusted advisor to clients within your market.
Interested?

If you're ambitious, commercially driven, and enjoy building relationships that create long-term success, we'd love to hear from you.

Join a business where your focus can be on winning opportunities, developing partnerships, and driving growth, while being supported by experienced recruitment professionals who help deliver outstanding results.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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