Business Development Manager

Company: Straight Forward Recruitment Ltd
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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



Straightforward Recruitment – Straightforward People. Straightforward Results.

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Posted: October 7th, 2026