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Date Added: Mon 11/08/2025

Business Development Manager

Guildford, GU1, UK
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Company: ORION ELECTROTECH

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £35000 - £40000/annum commission + car allowance

Job Title: Business Development ManagerThe Company
Orion Electrotech is a multi-award-winning specialist recruitment agency that takes pride in our reputation for high standards, teamwork, and genuine dedication to building exceptional relationships with both candidates and clients alike. We partner with industry leaders across engineering, manufacturing, and construction, providing bespoke recruitment solutions with integrity and expertise.

The Role
Are you a driven sales professional who thrives on building relationships and creating new opportunities? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, target-focused environment? Are you ready to bring your skills into a business that values ambition, collaboration, and growth? If so, we want to hear from you.

We're looking for a confident and proactive Business Development Manager to join our Construction Division. You'll be at the forefront of our client engagement strategy, spending most of your time out on the road meeting clients across the region. This is a brilliant opportunity for either an experienced Recruitment Consultant with construction sector knowledge, or a motivated sales professional ready to step into a role with clear development and support.

What You'll Be Doing

Identifying and developing new business opportunities with clients in the construction sector focussing on Trades & Labour / Blue Collar across the South coast.
Building strong relationships with decision-makers and key contacts on-site and in-office
Meeting clients face-to-face 3 to 4 days per week to understand their hiring needs and challenges
Managing the full recruitment lifecycle in collaboration with your delivery team
Supporting sales strategy, contributing to team success, and tracking your pipeline and activity
Based from home with Fridays typically spent in our Aylesbury office 

What You'll Bring

Significant experience in construction recruitment or B2B Business development within the construction sector.
A confident and professional approach to face-to-face and phone-based client interaction
Commercial awareness and the ability to spot new business opportunities
Strong communication skills and a natural ability to build rapport
A driven, self-motivated mindset with the resilience to thrive in a target-based setting
Willingness to travel across the region and be office-based one day a week
Proven track record of working with both regional and national construction companies spanning across the residential and commercial markets
Ability to draw on previous partnerships to drive new business into the company 

What's in It for You

Competitive base salary with uncapped commission
Michelin-star dining, VIP experience days, luxury holidays including New York and Dubai
Car allowance
Private healthcare or gym membership
Hybrid working structure with autonomy over your diary
Early Friday finishes, free parking, laptop and phone
Structured induction, tailored development plans, and clear progression routes
Recognition for long service including champagne, holiday vouchers, and additional leave 

What Next?
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please submit your CV via the “Apply Now” button. For a confidential conversation about the role and life at Orion, feel free to contact Josie Shear at our Reading office.

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