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Business Development Manager – Industrial DivisionReports To: Industrial ManagerLocation: Stoke on T... Business Development Manager – Industrial DivisionReports To: Industrial ManagerLocation: Stoke on Trent or CreweRole PurposeAs a Business Development Manager, you will be a key player in driving the growth and expansion of our business support recruitment services. This client-facing role offers you the autonomy to develop and manage your own pipeline of prospects while building strong, lasting relationships with clients. You will work closely with the Industrial Manager and branch network of Industrial recruitment consultants to identify new business opportunities, tailor recruitment solutions to meet client needs, and ensure the successful implementation of new contracts. Your focus will be on delivering business support recruitment solutions, such as Warehouse Operatives, FLT Drivers, Production Operatives, Quality Control and Much More. This is a fast-paced, results-driven role where you will be expected to meet sales targets, drive business development activities, and promote KPI Recruiting’s recruitment solutions in the business support sector.Key Accountabilities Build and Manage Sales Pipeline: Develop a strong pipeline of prospective clients with significant business support recruitment needsLead Qualification & Decision Maker Engagement: Identify and qualify key decision-makers within targeted organisations to develop relationships and close businessStrategic Sales Planning: Collaborate with the Industrial Manager to develop and execute strategies for meeting sales targets and expanding KPI Recruiting’s presence in the business support sectorClient Relationship Building: Establish and maintain long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with clients by understanding their unique business support needs and providing tailored recruitment solutionsSmooth Handover to Recruitment Teams: Work closely with recruitment teams to ensure seamless transitions from business acquisition to candidate placement, ensuring client expectations are met or exceededNegotiation and Contract Management: Lead negotiations for contracts and agreements, ensuring the balance between profitability and client satisfactionMarket Research and Industry Insight: Keep abreast of market trends, industry developments, and competitor activities to provide strategic insights and identify emerging business opportunitiesSales and Marketing Alignment: Collaborate with the marketing team to execute sales-driven initiatives and maximise business opportunitiesLead Sales Meetings & Presentations: Take the lead in client-facing sales meetings, delivering persuasive presentations and demonstrating KPI Recruiting’s value proposition in the business support sectorSales Targets & Reporting: Meet and exceed sales targets, KPIs, and revenue quotas. Regularly update the database with sales activities and report progress to the Industrial Manager. Branch Support: Provide branch support, assisting with the smooth delivery of KPI’s sales cycle and ensuring business support needs are met effectivelyClient Handover: Work with internal operational teams to ensure a professional and seamless transition of new business winsPromote KPI Recruiting: Actively promote KPI Recruiting’s business support recruitment services via personal networks, social media, and industry events Person Specification Passionate: Strong enthusiasm for exceeding client expectations and delivering resultsAccountability: Take responsibility for identifying and solving issues, ensuring that promises to clients are deliveredInnovation: Constantly strive to improve business development practices and find creative solutionsEnergy & Passion: Bring a high level of energy and enthusiasm to the office and to client relationshipsClient-Focused: Understand client needs and provide exceptional service, always prioritising what matters to themOrganised & Efficient: Effective at managing time, setting priorities, and staying on top of a busy, dynamic workloadResilience: A proactive and resilient approach to managing challenges and overcoming obstaclesProfessional: Demonstrates professionalism and tact when dealing with clients, colleagues, and stakeholdersCollaborative: A team player who works effectively with both internal teams and clients to achieve shared goals Professional Experience Sales or Business Development Experience: Proven track record in business development or sales, ideally within the recruitment sectorClient Relationship Building: Ability to build rapport quickly and effectively, both face-to-face and over the phoneSelf-Motivation: A natural self-starter with a strong desire to succeed, and the ability to remain motivated through challengesNegotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills, with a keen understanding of balancing profitability and customer satisfactionTeam Player: Collaborates effectively with internal teams to ensure the successful delivery of client requirementsDriving License: A full UK driving license is required for client meetings and travelCommunication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skillsLeadership Qualities: Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and inspire both internal teams and clientsProblem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to think on your feet and find solutions in a fast-paced environmentHumour & Resilience: Ability to maintain a sense of humour and a positive attitude, even under pressure This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong business development background to build relationships, win new business, and make a tangible impact on the growth of KPI Recruiting’s business support division. If you're motivated, results-driven, and ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding sales-focused role, we want to hear from you!INDCOM

Sales Designer – Outdoor Living SpacesFull-time role (40 hours per week)£40,000 basic salary + Commi... Sales Designer – Outdoor Living SpacesFull-time role (40 hours per week)£40,000 basic salary + Commission + BenefitsA consultative, customer-facing role for people who enjoy leading conversations and shaping decisions.We work with homeowners who want to transform how they use their outdoor space.This role suits someone who is confident with people, comfortable taking the lead in a conversation, and enjoys turning ideas into decisions.The role in practiceYou’ll meet customers in their homes, understand how they want to use their space, and guide them towards a well-designed solution.It’s structured, consultative, and built around quality conversations.You’ll be trusted to: run appointments professionallydesign a solution that fits the customer’s lifestylepresent clearly and confidentlyhelp customers move forward with certainty Who this tends to suit:People who do well here usually: enjoy being with customers.are comfortable guiding conversations and decisionslike autonomy and responsibilityprefer clarity over chaoswant their results to directly influence their income Backgrounds we often see succeed include home improvement, design-led sales, automotive, kitchens, bathrooms, garden rooms, or any face-to-face consultative environment.The structure Full-time role (40 hours per week)£40,000 basic salaryCompany carUncapped commissionRealistic on-target earnings around £95,000Pre-qualified customer appointmentsEstablished brand, strong demand, proven process What matters mostWe care less about buzzwords and more about how you show up with customers.If you’re someone who: builds rapport quicklycommunicates clearlytakes responsibility for outcomesand enjoys seeing projects move from idea to reality, this role is worth exploring. Next stepsApply with your CV and a short note about why this type of role suits you.If it looks like a good fit, we’ll move quickly and have a proper conversation.   INDLSEquals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.