Business Development Manager (International Recruitment)

Due to continued growth and ambition ESS have immediate requirements for a Business Development Manager (BDM) to work within our international recruitment business located in Ilford, Essex, UK.

The BDM will play a key role in the growth plans of ESS and will spearhead our goals for increased revenue to aid our expansion.

This position may require frequent business travel within the UK & EU.

About Us

ESS is an established recruitment business with 30 years experience providing innovative, cost-effective manpower solutions to global leaders in Construction, Energy, Engineering and Marine industries, we deliver managed recruitment solutions to global leaders involved in cutting edge mission critical infrastructure projects.

Reporting to: Operations Director

Attributes of the Business Development Manager

• Highly personable with a flair for building and maintaining relationships.
• Accomplished salesperson with a track record in securing business and driving sales.
• Resilient and focused.
• Experience within the recruitment, construction, or related industries
• High proficiency in MS Office (word, Excel, Outlook etc)

The Role of the Business Development Manager

- Drive sales and increase revenue by securing assignments for temporary labour to be placed on projects in the UK and Europe

- Research and identify prospective clients and contact them to promote the unique services of ESS using a multitude of sales techniques including cold calling.

- Establish and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities and sales.

- Nurture & develop new customer relationships.

- Devise strategies, presentations, and pitches to secure business

- Develop and document efficient and effective sales processes and procedures

- Growing, managing, and training a business development team

- Onboard clients in line with company policy and ensure thorough flow of information to recruitment managers and accounts teams.

- Arrange and attend regular meetings with new and existing clients.

- Attend networking opportunities including conferences and industry events.