Business Development Manager

About Careermakers Recruitment Careermakers Recruitment has been established for over 16 years, with an annual turnover of £26 million. We are a well-established, multi-sector recruitment business operating across Industrial, Food Production, E-commerce, Logistics, Engineering, Construction, Transport, and Healthcare. With multiple specialist divisions and a strong market presence across the UK, we offer long-term career progression and genuine earning potential within a fast-growing business. About the Role We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Business Development Manager to join our Industrial & Logistics division. This is a sales-focused role where you will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, developing long-term client relationships, and expanding our presence across Industrial, Food Production, E-commerce, Warehousing, and Logistics sectors. You will play a key role in driving growth across temporary and permanent recruitment solutions. What You Will Be Doing * Generating new business opportunities across Industrial, Food Production, E-commerce, and Logistics sectors * Building and managing long-term client relationships * Attending client meetings and site visits * Identifying recruitment opportunities for temporary and permanent staffing * Developing strategic sales plans and pipelines * Negotiating rates, terms, and service agreements * Working closely with recruitment teams to deliver staffing solutions * Managing and growing existing accounts * Achieving individual and team sales targets What We Are Looking For * Previous experience within recruitment sales or business development * Strong understanding of Industrial, Warehousing, Logistics, or Food Production sectors preferred * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills * Commercially driven with a strong sales mentality * Ability to develop and win new business * Motivated, ambitious, and target-driven * Full UK Driving Licence preferred What We Offer Competitive basic salary Uncapped commission structure Clear progression opportunities Ongoing training and development Company pension Casual dress Company events Supportive, team-focused environment Opportunity to work within an established £26 million turnover business Why Join Careermakers? 16+ years established £26 million turnover Strong reputation across multiple sectors Existing national client base Long-term career development and earning potential Fast-paced and entrepreneurial working environment