Business Development Manager

Company: Recruita
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-funded and growing technology recruitment business with ambitious plans for expansion.

They are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join the team and play a key role in driving new business across the SaaS and wider technology market.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional who thrives on winning new clients, building relationships and generating revenue.

With strong financial backing, a quality recruitment delivery team and an established infrastructure behind you, you’ll have the opportunity to focus on what you do best — opening doors and winning business.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, engaging and converting new clients within the technology and SaaS sectors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a targeted new business development strategy
  • Identify and target prospective clients across SaaS, Software and Technology
  • Generate new business through proactive outbound activity, networking, LinkedIn, referrals and market research
  • Build relationships with senior decision-makers, including HR, Talent Acquisition and hiring managers
  • Arrange and conduct client meetings and presentations
  • Identify recruitment requirements and convert opportunities into live vacancies
  • Negotiate terms and establish long-term client partnerships
  • Maintain a strong sales pipeline and accurately manage CRM activity
  • Work closely with recruitment consultants to ensure successful delivery
  • Develop existing client relationships and identify opportunities for account growth
  • Meet and exceed agreed business development and revenue targets
  • Keep up to date with market trends, competitors and developments across the SaaS/Technology sector

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a confident and commercially minded Business Development Manager with a proven track record of winning new business.

Ideally, you will have:

  • Previous experience in business development, B2B sales or recruitment sales
  • Experience selling into Technology, SaaS, Software or IT would be highly advantageous
  • A proven track record of generating new business and closing deals
  • Excellent prospecting and relationship-building skills
  • Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
  • A consultative rather than transactional sales approach
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills
  • A target-driven, resilient and self‑motivated approach
  • The ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the recruitment team

What’s on Offer?

  • £30,000–£45,000 basic salary, depending on experience
  • Attractive bonus/commission structure
  • Hybrid working available after a qualifying period
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Additional paid Christmas shutdown
  • Strong financial backing and investment in growth
  • Focus on the high-growth SaaS & Technology market
  • Genuine opportunity to build and develop a successful client portfolio
  • Supportive, ambitious environment
  • Opportunity to play a key role in the company’s growth

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a financially backed technology recruitment business at an exciting stage of growth, where your ability to win new business will have a direct impact on the company’s success.

If you’re a proven Business Development Manager, Recruitment Business Development Consultant or B2B sales professional looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely make your mark, we’d love to hear from you.

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Posted: September 5th, 2026