Business Development Manager - Recruitment
Acorn · Liverpool, Merseyside
Business Development Manager - Recruitment at Acorn, based in Liverpool, Merseyside. This is a temporary role with hybrid working.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Liverpool, Merseyside · Hybrid
- Contract
- Temporary
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Closes
- 21 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Business Development
Reference HR735_1784794832
About the role
Business Development Manager
Liverpool | Permanent | Full Time | Hybrid working | Birthday off | You Day | Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
IntroductionAcorn by Synergie is looking for a results-driven Business Development Manager to lead new client acquisition and expand our recruitment footprint across our Northern region.
This is a dedicated sales role, focused solely on opening doors, winning new business, and building long-term client partnerships. You'll be supported by an experienced delivery team, allowing you to focus on what you do best; generating revenue and growing market share.
The successful candidate can be based in the North West, Midlands or North Wales.
Key Duties- Winning new recruitment business across the temporary and permanent recruitment market.
- Building and executing a targeted new business strategy within your region.
- Proactively identifying, approaching and converting new client opportunities.
- Leading the full sales cycle, from prospecting to signed terms and agreements.
- Building relationships with senior decision-makers and hiring managers.
- Maximising the profitability of new business by negotiating the best possible margins.
- Developing a strong social media and LinkedIn presence to promote personal and professional brand.
- Positioning Acorn by Synergie as a recruitment partner of choice.
- Working closely with delivery teams to ensure a seamless handover and high-quality service delivery.
- Proven success in new business sales within recruitment or B2B sales (within a service industry).
- A strong track record of winning new clients and revenue generation.
- Confident, credible and commercially astute.
- Highly self-motivated with a hunter mentality.
- Resilient, driven and comfortable operating in a target-led environment.
- Passion for building relationships and creating long-term value.
- Full UK driving licence (essential).
- Minimum 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays), increasing with service - plus your birthday off and a You Day!
- Hybrid working.
- Generous company sick pay scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Pension scheme and life assurance from day one.
- Clear career pathways
- Friendly, supportive, and inclusive working environment.
- Discount shopping portal and long-service awards.
- Competitions, incentives, and regular team get-togethers.
If you want a role where you can focus purely on sales, own your results, and be rewarded for growth, this is it - apply today!
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Reference: HR735_1784794832 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 21 Aug 2026 · Listed via Acorn
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