[Hiring] Business Development Manager @ACS Staffing Solutions

Role Description

We're working with an expanding consultancy specialising in HR technology, payroll and people solutions. They're looking for a driven Business Development Manager to help take the business to the next level by securing new clients, creating valuable partnerships and increasing their presence across the UK market.

This is a new business-focused position, giving you responsibility for taking opportunities from the initial introduction right through to winning the contract.

• Identifying and approaching potential clients, creating new opportunities and securing business.
• Building relationships with senior decision-makers across HR, Payroll, Finance and business leadership.
• Managing the full sales journey, from initial discussions and understanding requirements through to proposals, negotiations and closing deals.
• Developing connections with referral partners, software providers and industry contacts to generate introductions.
• Attending networking events, industry exhibitions and client meetings to raise the company's profile.
• Working alongside the marketing team on campaigns, events and other lead-generation activities.
• Keeping your sales pipeline organised, maintaining accurate CRM records and reporting on progress.
• Working closely with internal consultancy, implementation and leadership teams to ensure new clients are handed over effectively.
• Identifying opportunities to introduce new services and support wider business growth.

You'll be focused on bringing new clients and revenue into the business, rather than managing existing customer accounts.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of HR systems, payroll services and the wider HR technology market is essential.
• Commercially minded individuals who know how to build relationships, identify opportunities and turn them into successful business.
• A proven background in business development, sales or consultancy, with experience winning new clients.
• An understanding of HR and payroll challenges, with the ability to recommend solutions that make a genuine difference to businesses.
• Confidence communicating with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Experience managing a sales pipeline and working with CRM platforms (HubSpot would be advantageous).
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to work independently and take ownership of your results.
• Excellent communication, presentation and commercial skills.
• A willingness to travel for client meetings, networking opportunities and industry events when required.

Benefits

• £55,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• Annual bonus and commission opportunities.
• Fully remote working, with equipment provided.
• Flexible working hours.
• 25 days' annual leave plus an extra day for your birthday.
• Three paid volunteering days each year.
• Pension scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Paid training and professional memberships.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• Access to an employee wellbeing and engagement platform.
• Life insurance worth five times your annual salary.
• Eye tests, flu vaccinations and additional wellbeing benefits.
• Long-service awards.
• The opportunity to join a close-knit, growing business where you'll have a genuine influence on its future.