Business Development Executive

🔥 Are you a high-energy sales professional ready to smash targets and earn BIG? 🔥
Do you have the drive, ambition, and charisma to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced, rewarding environment? If yes, we want YOU to join our vibrant recruitment team as a Business Development Executive

Job Title: Business Development Executive – Recruitment Industry
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: Competitive Base + Commission
Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Who We Are
Since 1961, Pertemps have been offering innovative and effective solutions for businesses to unlock workforce potential. We’re known for connecting businesses with exceptional talent, and our consultative approach has earned us a strong reputation. We’re on a mission to grow, and we need passionate, sales-driven individuals to help us take it to the next level!

The Opportunity
This is more than just a sales job – it’s your chance to be part of an exciting story. As a Business Development Executive, you’ll be a key player in expanding our client base, driving revenue, and becoming the go-to person for clients in need of top-tier talent. You’ll work closely with our expert recruitment consultants, matching business needs with outstanding candidates.

Key Responsibilities:
• Identify and develop new business opportunities through market research, networking, and outreach.
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers in target companies.
• Manage the full business development cycle from prospecting to closing deals.
• Design and implement innovative sales and marketing proposals to generate growth.
• Work closely with our recruitment consultants to align client needs with candidate placements.
• Develop strategic partnerships and grow the company’s profile in target industries.
• Stay up-to-date with market trends and competitor activity to inform your approach.

About You
We’re looking for a proactive, self-starter who is motivated by success and thrives on achieving targets. You’ll have experience in business development or sales, ideally within the recruitment industry (or similar), but what’s most important is your ability to win new business and maintain excellent relationships.

What You Bring:
• Proven track record in business development, sales, or account management (preferably within recruitment or a similar industry).
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• A self-starter attitude with a drive to meet and exceed targets.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Knowledge of recruitment processes and industry is an advantage, but not essential.

What We Offer:
As an Investor in People, we are proud to have consistently ranked among Britain's top employers, featuring on the Sunday Times 'Top 100 Companies to Work For' since 2007, placing 24th in the UK, 1st in Scotland, and 11th in the West Midlands, with a three-star accreditation for 'World Class Employee Engagement' from Best Companies.

• Competitive base salary plus commission structure.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A dynamic, supportive team environment with regular social events.
• Additional holiday entitlement that increases with length of service.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Opportunity to purchase shares in the business.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Awards and recognition.

Ready to Make Your Mark?
If you’re hungry for success and want to be part of a winning team, apply now! Send your CV and a brief cover letter to nikki.carpenter@pertemps.co.uk or apply online.

🚀 Let’s achieve BIG together! 🚀