Business Development Executive

Compliance Solutions Recruitment Technology Workforce Onboarding

Altrincham Hybrid Working Available

£32,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission OTE £40,000

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Business Development Executive to join a growing organisation specialising in candidate compliance, workforce onboarding and contractor management solutions for the recruitment sector.

The business delivers a technology led compliance platform that helps recruitment agencies streamline the onboarding and ongoing management of temporary, contract and contingent workers. Combining innovative software with compliance expertise, the solution enables agencies to reduce risk, improve operational efficiency and create a seamless candidate experience.

This is an ideal opportunity for a commercially minded sales professional who enjoys building relationships, identifying new business opportunities and working within a fast-paced, consultative sales environment.

The Role

As a Business Development Executive, you will play a key role in generating new business opportunities and building relationships with recruitment businesses across the UK.

Working with agency owners, Recruitment Directors, Operations Managers and Compliance professionals, you will introduce a comprehensive workforce compliance solution designed to simplify and strengthen candidate onboarding processes.

The platform supports:

• Right to Work verification
• Identity and eligibility checks
• Referencing and employment history validation
• DBS and background screening
• Contractor onboarding and document management
• Compliance monitoring and audit reporting
• Candidate lifecycle management
• Regulatory compliance and risk mitigation

Using a combination of telephone engagement, LinkedIn networking, email campaigns and outbound prospecting, you will generate high-quality sales opportunities and secure appointments for product demonstrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and engage prospective recruitment businesses
• Develop and nurture relationships with key decision-makers
• Generate qualified sales opportunities through targeted outbound activity
• Promote the benefits of compliance, onboarding and workforce management solutions
• Re-engage dormant and historical prospects
• Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline activity
• Consistently achieve lead generation and appointment targets
• Work closely with the wider commercial team to support business growth

About You

We are keen to speak with ambitious and professional sales individuals who enjoy developing relationships and creating commercial opportunities.

You will possess:

• Previous experience in sales, business development, lead generation or customer-facing roles
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent relationship-building and networking ability
• Confidence engaging with senior decision-makers
• A consultative and professional sales approach
• Self-motivation, resilience and a positive attitude
• A genuine commitment to delivering exceptional customer service

What's On Offer?

• Uncapped commission structure
• Expected OTE of £40,000+
• Hybrid working following successful completion of training and probation
• Ongoing training and career development
• Professional qualification support
• Up to 6 days paid study leave
• 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement with length of service