The Role: IT sector Business Development Manager
We are a growing, independent recruitment agency seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive new business growth within the IT sector. This is a pure BD role focused on winning new clients, opening doors, and building long-term partnerships. As part of a small and ambitious team, you will have full ownership of your market and play a pivotal role in the continued success and expansion of the business.

What’s in it for you as our IT Sector Business Development Manager?

• Competitive base salary of £35,000–£40,000 with uncapped OTE
• Full ownership of your market with the autonomy to shape your approach
• Significant opportunity for progression as the business grows
• A flexible, supportive, and collaborative working environment
• The chance to make a tangible impact within a small, high-performing team
• A friendly, fun, and entrepreneurial culture

• Identifying, targeting, and winning new business opportunities within the IT sector
• Building and nurturing strong relationships with prospective clients
• Leading sales activity including cold calling, networking, and attending meetings
• Understanding client hiring needs and positioning tailored recruitment solutions
• Negotiating terms of business and securing new client agreements
• Collaborating with the delivery/recruitment team to ensure successful fulfilment
• Maintaining a strong pipeline of opportunities and consistently hitting targets
• Keeping up to date with market trends and competitor activity

• Proven track record in a pure business development or sales role, ideally within IT recruitment or a related sector
• Strong ability to generate leads, win new clients, and close deals
• Confident, persuasive communicator with excellent negotiation skills
• Highly self-motivated, target-driven, and resilient
• Comfortable working in a small business environment with autonomy and accountability
• Commercially astute with a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise a busy pipeline