Business Development Manager

Company: Straight Forward Recruitment Limited
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Location: Norwich
Job Description:

Business Development Manager

Location: NorwichSalary: Dependent on experience + uncapped commissionHours: Monday Friday, 8:30am 5:00pmJob Type: Full-time

The Opportunity

Straightforward Recruitment are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team in Norwich.

This is a target-driven, field-based sales role focused on developing new business, converting prospects and building strong, long-term client relationships.

We are looking for someone who is confident, commercially focused and motivated by results, with a proven track record of winning new business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and develop new business opportunities
  • Generate leads through proactive sales and business development activity
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients
  • Conduct face-to-face client visits and develop opportunities across the local area
  • Manage your own sales pipeline from initial contact through to conversion
  • Convert prospects into new clients and develop long-term accounts
  • Meet and exceed agreed sales targets and KPIs
  • Maintain regular contact with clients to identify further opportunities
  • Represent the business professionally and build a strong local presence

About You

We are looking for a proven salesperson and relationship builder who is motivated by achieving targets and growing a client base.

You will ideally have:

  • Proven experience in business development, sales or recruitment
  • Previous experience within the industrial sector would be advantageous
  • Recruitment experience is preferred, but not essential
  • A demonstrable track record of winning and converting new business
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Confidence in a field-based, client-facing sales environment
  • A proactive and self-motivated approach
  • The drive and resilience to work towards and exceed targets
  • A full UK driving licence

Experience within recruitment and/or the industrial sector would be preferred; however, we will consider candidates from other sales backgrounds where there is a proven track record of successful business development and new business conversion.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Uncapped commission
  • Full-time, Monday Friday position
  • 8:30am 5:00pm working hours
  • The opportunity to directly influence your earnings through new business success

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Posted: September 29th, 2026