Business Development Consultant

This is a 360 recruitment role as a Business Development Consultant with a strong emphasis on sales and business development. You will have the autonomy to grow your desk, develop key accounts and maximise revenue opportunities. Based in Shepton Mallet, Somerset.The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.Your Focus Will Be:Generating new business through proactive sales calls and client visitsBuilding your own pipeline and consistently converting leads into long-term clientsIdentifying gaps in the market and capitalising on opportunitiesNegotiating rates, terms of business and service agreementsUpselling and cross-selling additional recruitment solutionsMaximising margin and increasing profitability across your deskHitting and exceeding weekly, monthly and quarterly revenue targetsBuilding strong, lasting relationships that turn into repeat businessAlongside the sales focus, you will:Source, screen and interview candidatesProactively market candidates to clientsManage the full recruitment cycle from vacancy qualification to placementMaintain compliance and high service standardsParticipate in a shared out-of-hours rotaWhat We're Looking For:A strong sales background (recruitment experience ideal but not essential)Confident negotiator who can influence decision-makersTarget-driven and financially motivatedResilient, competitive and energised by achieving resultsAbility to manage a busy desk while maintaining high service levelsCommercially aware with the mindset to run a profitable deskKnowledge of the Somerset/Dorset market would be highly advantageous. xjdpvnf What You'll Get:Competitive basic salary from 27KOTE 35K+ with uncapped earning potentialClear, rewarding commission structureAdditional new business bonusesAutonomy to grow your own deskFull training and ongoing sales developmentDedicated marketing supportCentralised payroll and compliance assistance25 days holiday + Bank HolidaysBirthday off paidHoliday incentives and buy-back schemeWorkplace pension24/7 employee wellbeing supportINDSHEP

Created: 2026-03-07