Business Development Manager – East Midlands & East of England

Join the UK’s Leading Specialist Logistics Recruitment Group

Are you ready to take the next step in your B2B sales or recruitment sales career? Driver Hire, the UK’s market leader in logistics and transport recruitment, is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to cover the East Midlands & East of England—spanning from York and Grimsby to Norwich and Ipswich.

As our fastest growing region in the UK, the East Midlands & East of England present a dynamic environment full of opportunity and ambition. This growth is driven by  innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, making it the perfect landscape for motivated Business Development Manager who is ready to drive impactful results and contribute to our rapid expansion.

About the Role

As Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the growth and success of 17 franchised recruitment offices. Your remit will include generating and converting sales opportunities, building a strong pipeline for franchisees, and maximising sales revenue through new business development and strategic growth of existing accounts.

In this senior, field-based position, you will:

• Develop and implement sales strategies to win new business and increase revenue across your region
• Support and guide franchisees—especially those new to the network—through a structured training programme
• Lead Driver Hire’s Sales Academy, mentoring and developing groups of recruitment consultants into high-performing sales professionals
• Provide ongoing business support to ensure offices excel in candidate attraction, retention, compliance, and resource management
• Work closely with senior management and have the opportunity to travel throughout the region
• Leverage Driver Hire Training as a unique source of leads, ensuring a steady flow of qualified introductions

About You

We’re looking for a dynamic and credible Business Development Manager with:

• Management-level recruitment agency experience (essential), ideally within the logistics and driving or other blue collar sectors
• A proven track record in B2B sales, preferably in a multi-site/regional sales role
• Exceptional relationship-building skills and the ability to quickly establish rapport with franchisees
• Strong commercial awareness, including understanding of P&Ls
• A tenacious, proactive, and personable approach, with a flair for sales and the determination to succeed
• A full UK driving licence
• Eligibility to work in the UK

What We Offer

• A unique senior Business Development Manager within the recruitment industry
• Working with 17 separately owned businesses
• Performance-related bonus
• Flexible working
• Company car
• Hands-on sales and training experience
• Supportive and collaborative company culture
• Career development opportunities within a highly regarded recruitment group

This high-profile Business Development Manager position provides direct interaction with the senior management team and offers excellent prospects for career progression – many Area Development Managers have advanced to senior roles within the business, both in the UK and internationally.

About Driver Hire

Driver Hire is the UK’s leading recruitment company for the transport and logistics sector. With over 100 offices nationwide, we supply more than 4,000 workers each day to clients including international transport companies and major retailers. We take pride in our reputation: 99% of our internal staff and 97% of our drivers say they’re proud to work for Driver Hire, and 98% of our customers rate our service as excellent or good.

Interested?

Want to be our new Business Development Manager? Join a successful, supportive, and growing team where you can truly make your mark. Shape your future with Driver Hire - apply today!