Do you have extensive experience of the recruitment industry? And would you be interested in utilising your recruitment background on a part-time basis to support our team of hard working Consultants? We are recruiting for a part-time Business Development Manager to drive our sales strategy and win new business for our team to service!

Think Specialist Recruitment was launched in 2011 and has enjoyed 13+ years of growth and success, focusing on providing permanent and temporary recruitment services to clients mainly across the Herts, Beds, Bucks and Greater London areas. Our three core areas of focus include: Business Support, Accountancy & Finance and Human Resources. This year we became an Employee Ownership Trust which has continued our exciting evolution!

We are searching for a part-time Business Development Manager to help drive new business into our experienced and dedicated team, whilst also building upon our long-term relationships across the local market. Ideally working 20-25 hours per week, we are fully flexible on how the hours are structured with the ability to offer 2.5 days per week, school hours or a working pattern split across 3-4 days. Hybrid/remote working will also be on offer but we would encourage a day per week/fortnight in the office with the team ideally.

What would the role involve?

• Driving new business by contacting senior management teams within our target clients
• Working with our MD and teams to identify and profile target customers
• Booking and attending meetings with decision makers
• Building close relationships with the local business community
• Cross selling and up-selling of services to maximise revenue potential
• Generating vacancies for the team to fulfil
• Following up leads and building a pipeline of target clients
• Taking responsibility for developing the sales strategy
• Using multiple channels to connect with key contacts
• Promoting recruitment services across your network of connections
• Utilising our branding and marketing tools to assist with targeting/winning business

What are we looking for?

• Extensive recruitment experience
• A strong understanding of business development and the desire to focus on sales
• An excellent track record in building long-term relationships
• A warm and engaging character

What do we offer?

• A competitive FTE salary
• Bonuses (quarterly and annual)
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• 25 days holiday
• Strong technology and infrastructure

If this role sounds like something that you might be interested in, please apply within or contact our Managing Director, Chris Jones, to find out more!