Business Development Manager
Skills
About the Role
You will identify attract and recruit independent sales consultants across the UK You will build a strong candidate pipeline manage end to end recruitment processes screen for sales aptitude and cultural fit conduct interviews and assessments and collaborate with regional teams to align hiring with growth plans You will optimize recruitment processes track metrics and ensure a positive candidate experience You will stay informed about the UK independent contractor market and help strengthen employer branding through events and outreach
Requirements
- 3+ years of dedicated recruitment experience with a strong track record in high-volume hiring
- Direct experience recruiting independent contractors auto-entrepreneurs or freelance sales professionals
- Deep understanding of the UK auto-entrepreneur landscape and regulatory environment
- Experience managing full-cycle recruitment processes and building high-volume candidate pipelines
- Demonstrated ability to consistently meet or exceed aggressive recruitment targets in fast-paced environments
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Source and attract experienced independent sales consultants
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process aiming for 20-30 independent consultants per month while prioritizing quality and speed
- Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to build a strong pipeline of qualified candidates
- Screen candidates for sales aptitude entrepreneurial mindset cultural fit and alignment with company values
- Conduct initial interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate suitability
- Partner closely with Regional Sales Managers and Team Leaders to understand regional hiring needs and candidate profiles
- Align recruitment efforts with regional growth plans and business priorities
- Work with the Sales Enablement team to ensure smooth handover and onboarding of new consultants
- Provide regular updates on recruitment pipeline progress against targets and market insights
- Track and report on key recruitment metrics including pipeline volume conversion rates time to hire and source effectiveness
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data
- Continuously optimize recruitment processes to improve efficiency and candidate quality
- Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey
- Stay informed about the UK independent contractor market competitive landscape and recruitment trends
- Identify opportunities to strengthen employer brand and attractiveness to independent sales professionals
- Represent the company professionally at recruitment events job fairs and networking activities
- Gather and share insights from candidates about market conditions and competitive dynamics
Benefits
- Remote work
- Medical insurance
- Flexible time off
- Retirement savings plans
- Modern family planning