[Hiring] Business Development Manager @Safeguard Global

Role Description

We are seeking a driven and entrepreneurial Business Development Manager to support the growth of our expanding Staff Leasing team in France. This role is ideal for a proactive B2B sales professional with a strong hunter mentality, an active client portfolio, and a solid understanding of the recruitment or HR services landscape. As a key contributor to our European growth strategy, you will focus on acquiring new clients, developing tailored staffing solutions, and building long-term partnerships in the French market.

• Sales:
  • Drive customer acquisition and grow our presence in France.
  • Develop and track compelling proposals with support from the Market Leader.
  • Nurture strong, lasting customer relationships that deliver results.
  • Be inventive in creating proposals and setting competitive pricing.
  • Track your revenue via CRM with motivating targets.
• Recruitment:
  • Take ownership of customer orders and coordinate them effectively within the team.
  • Manage your own recruitment assignments, finding the right talent for the right roles.
  • Identify recruitment needs (permanent contracts, temporary work, tailored solutions).
  • Work in collaboration with a team of experienced recruiters.
  • Keep customers regularly informed with clear, professional updates.
  • Explore and develop new recruitment channels to stay ahead in the market.

Qualifications

• Native French speaker with excellent English skills, living in France.
• 3+ years recruitment experience in the French market.
• Proven experience in building, coaching, and leading high-performing recruitment teams.
• A natural talent for customer acquisition with a strong track record.
• Ambitious, goal-oriented, and driven to deliver results.
• Highly independent, able to take initiative and navigate challenges confidently.
• Creative, determined, and fully dedicated to achieving success.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and driving change.
• Skilled at developing innovative recruitment strategies and exploring new channels.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, able to influence at all levels.
• Passionate about people, both clients and candidates, and fostering long-term relationships.
• Ability to travel throughout France as required.

Benefits

• Autonomy and Flexibility (work in any way): Remote first, with the flexibility to include life needs like school runs and gym breaks in your schedule, all while maintaining a high standard of work.
• Generous leave: Enjoy a competitive leave package including paid bonding leaves for new additions to your family.
• Make a difference: Get 2 paid charitable days off to contribute to causes you believe in.
• Corporate bonus/SIP: All Guardians are eligible for our annual bonus scheme or sales incentive plan.
• International environment: Grow your network internationally and collaborate across the world. Interact, discover cultures, and tap into local expertise.
• Human centered culture: We emphasize the people factor in everything we do. Our nurturing culture ensures your ideas reach our leaders and your contributions get the recognition they deserve.
• Learning: We support your continuous growth by providing access to 2 learning platforms, where you can learn at your own pace.