Business Development Executive

Key responsibilities of a Business Development Executive:

Engaging with clients:

* Builds and grows a client portfolio by using commercial information to identify organisations that have current or future recruitment needs including global multi-nationals and SMEs

* Develops a client contact strategy and conducts business development calls

* Organises meetings and attends pitches with prospective clients

* Maintains and develops existing client relationships to secure repeat and exclusive business

* Consults and engages with clients to understand their needs and sells the most appropriate solution for attracting the right candidates

* Manages the entire recruitment process from presenting and selling suitable candidates through the interview to offer stages

* Provides appropriate post placement support and contact; seeking feedback and securing testimonials

* Exchanges relevant client information with other disciplines or regions in order to cross-sell

* Networks in industry, sector, specialism and region to become an expert in their market

Engaging with candidates:

* Identifies and attracts potential candidates using sourcing tools, including social media, networking, referrals and advertising

* Maintains an accurate candidate database, meeting all legislative and compliance requirements

* Interviews candidates to understand their requirements and gain valuable market information

* Provides advice on market conditions, CV and interview techniques and manages expectations

* Briefs candidates to ensure they are fully prepared before the interview process and secures comprehensive feedback

* Provides post placement support and maintains contact to establish long-term relationships with candidates who may become future clients

Engaging with colleagues:

* Works as an integral member of a team, motivating one another, and communicating effectively

* Internally networks to build business relationships that can be converted into commercial opportunities

* Communicates business pipeline to their manager

* Collaboratively identifies high quality PRCs across the business through personal and professional networking