Business Development ExecutiveRecruitment IndustryNorthamptonshire / WarwickshireSalary Competitive + CommissionOverviewWe are a specialist permanent recruitment business working across Northamptonshire and Warwickshire. We are looking for a commercially driven Business Development Partner to focus purely on winning new client relationships and generating recruitment opportunities.This role is designed for someone who enjoys opening doors, starting conversations, and securing new business, with the understanding that ongoing client relationships and delivery will be managed by the business owner.Once a client relationship is established and a vacancy is secured, the role will handover the account to the internal delivery lead, who will take responsibility for relationship management and recruitment delivery.What We OfferBase salary + uncapped commission on business wonClear, simple success model (win → handover → repeat)No requirement to manage long delivery cycles or candidate processSupport from an experienced recruitment leader to ensure delivery successOpportunity to build a high-quality client base without account servicing pressureCar, laptop and mobile deviceKey ResponsibilitiesNew Business DevelopmentProactively identify and win new clients across target sectors in Northamptonshire and WarwickshireEngage hiring managers, directors, and HR teams to generate new permanent recruitment opportunitiesBuild pipeline through a mix of warm outreach, referrals, networking, and targeted business development activitySecure job briefs and recruitment mandates from new clientsClient Handover & CollaborationFully brief the internal recruitment lead on each new client and vacancyEnsure smooth handover of new accounts once the first role is securedMaintain accurate notes on client needs, structure, and expectations to support delivery successSupport occasional joint client meetings where required during early relationship stagesMarket DevelopmentIdentify trends, hiring activity, and new business opportunities in the regional marketBuild a strong external presence within your specialist sectorsDevelop a consistent flow of new hiring conversationsWhat Were Looking ForExperienceProven background in recruitment business development or B2B salesStrong track record of winning new clients (not just managing existing accounts)Experience in permanent recruitment highly desirableLand and expand in all hiring departmentsSkills & TraitsConfident, proactive new business mindsetStrong relationship starter (not necessarily long-term account manager)Comfortable working independently and managing pipeline activityResilient, consistent, and disciplined in outbound activityStrong communicator who can engage senior stakeholdersPerson Fit Note:This is a new business-focused role, not a farming or account management position.You will be successful here if you enjoy:Winning the first meetingOpening doorsSecuring the vacancyPassing it into a delivery-led environmentInterested? Please click apply. JBRP1_UKTJ