Business Development Manager – Southend / Norwich

Company: Recruitment Pursuits Ltd
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Location: Southend on Sea
Job Description:

Business Development

Full time

Recruitment Pursuits is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of this successful agency that has nationwide coverage across seven major regions through high-street branches, specialist divisions, and onsite managed solutions. They support clients ranging from market-leading multinationals to SMEs with bespoke recruitment needs. Due to continued growth and internal promotions, they are seeking a dedicated Business Development Manager (field-based) to join their national team of highly motivated consultants and support staff.

As a Business Development Manager, your primary responsibility will be sales, focusing on developing new client relationships within the Manufacturing, Logistics, Engineering, and FMCG sectors. You will self-generate appointments with businesses across the Southend/Norwich area to introduce services and secure agreements to supply permanent and interim staff at mid-senior levels.

Your core duties will include:

  • Market research and lead generation
  • Networking
  • Attending client meetings and presenting solutions
  • Using an in-house system to track activity
  • Participating in and leading regional sales events
  • Generating new business in line with targets
  • Cross-selling services of other divisions

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  • Understanding the importance of planning and preparation
  • Ability to identify sales opportunities through various channels
  • Commercial awareness and competitive edge
  • Influencing with integrity and building long-lasting relationships
  • Ambition, energy, and enthusiasm
  • Results-driven and goal-oriented mindset
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Sharing knowledge and encouraging team success
  • Alignment with company brand, goals, and objectives
  • Protection of the company’s reputation and brand awareness in the local market

Qualifications

Educated to A-level standard

Benefits

  • Car allowance
  • Uncapped bonus scheme based on performance
  • Part of a company that values its employees and lives by its core values
  • 25 days paid holiday plus birthday and bank holidays
  • Annual awards ceremony
  • Discounts on high street shops, cinema tickets, restaurants, and more

How to apply

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Posted: May 27th, 2026