Business Development Specialist

Posted 30 May 2025
Salary Dependent on Experience
LocationWest Midlands (County)
Sector Recruitment and Staffing
Reference709415
Expiry 26 June 2025

Job description

Business Development Specialist
Birmingham & Northern counties
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum + commission
Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week 


Are you a dynamic, target-driven professional with a deep passion for hospitality and people? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where building relationships and delivering excellence are at the heart of everything you do?

We are a leading recruitment business, specialising in both casual support and permanent recruitment services within the hospitality industry. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an exceptional Business Development Specialist to join our regional team. This is a pivotal role in our expanding business—ideal for a self-motivated individual with a strong background in B2B sales, a passion for hospitality and events, and a proven ability to drive results.

We operate across the UK, with key hubs in Birmingham, Oxford, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cardiff, and Bristol.

As a Business Development Specialist, you’ll be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and promoting our bespoke recruitment solutions. You’ll be the face of our brand—passionate about hospitality, committed to excellence, and always putting people first.

Key Responsibilities for Business Development Specialist:
  • Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve sales targets and grow our client base.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
  • Understand client needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions.
  • Represent the company at industry events and networking opportunities.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
What We’re Looking For
  • Proven experience in the hospitality industry, ideally in recruitment or business development.
  • A natural people person with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Results-oriented with a strong track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
  • Fluent in spoken and written English, with excellent communication skills.
  • Creative problem-solver with a focus on long-term success.
You would be based in Birmingham but will travel to client sites and other office locations as required.

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