Business Development Manager

South Wales | Competitive salary + benefits | Full-Time | Permanent

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join our successful South Wales team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven sales professional who wants ownership, visibility and the chance to make a genuine impact across commercial and industrial recruitment.

You'll join a close-knit, high-performing team where your ideas are valued, your success is recognised and you'll have the support to develop a long-term career in recruitment.

Recruitment experience is welcomed, but we're also keen to hear from high-performing B2B sales professionals, Account Managers and Client Development Specialists looking to move into recruitment and talent solutions.

• Minimum 25 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Birthday off + a You Day.
• Hybrid working.
• Generous company sick pay scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Pension scheme and life assurance from day one.
• Structured onboarding and ongoing training.
• Clear career progression pathways.
• Friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Discount shopping portal and long-service awards.
• Competitions, incentives and regular team get-togethers.

• Proactively identify and win new business opportunities across South Wales.
• Build and manage relationships with new and existing clients across commercial and industrial sectors.
• Identify client requirements and develop tailored recruitment and talent solutions.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation through to order.
• Build strong, long-term client relationships and identify opportunities for growth.
• Achieve personal and team sales targets.
• Represent Acorn by Synergie within the local business community.
• Meet clients face-to-face and network to develop new opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with recruitment colleagues to deliver excellent client and candidate outcomes.

• Proven experience in sales, business development or account management.
• Previous recruitment experience or strong B2B sales experience, ideally selling a service.
• Confident, personable approach with excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated and driven to achieve and exceed targets.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Desire to build a long-term career in recruitment and talent solutions.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

If you're an experienced Business Development Manager, Recruitment Consultant, Account Manager, Sales Executive or B2B Sales Professional looking for your next career move in South Wales, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV and join Acorn by Synergie's growing recruitment team.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.