Responsive Personnel

Business Development Manager Location: Swindon Delta Business Park Salary: £35,000 £40,000 basic commission About Us Responsive Personnel is a leading independent recruitment agency based in Swindon, specialising in the industrial, commercial, and hospitality sectors since 2014. With healthy repeat business and a reputation for responsiveness, professionalism, and local expertise, we re proud to support businesses ranging from SMEs to large corporates. As we expand across Swindon and the wider South West, we re seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager to play a key role in driving our growth. The Role As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for building strong, long-term relationships with clients and driving new business opportunities across our core sectors. This is a client-facing role where you ll be expected to identify prospects, win accounts, and strengthen existing partnerships. You ll work closely with the leadership team to deliver revenue growth targets, develop sales strategies, and position Responsive Personnel as the recruitment partner of choice. Key Responsibilities Business Growth Proactively identify, target, and convert new client opportunities Develop and deliver tailored sales strategies across industrial, commercial, and hospitality sectors Negotiate contracts and manage the tender process for key accounts Build trusted relationships that encourage clients to transition to Responsive Personnel Client Relationship Management Build and nurture long-term client partnerships Attend client meetings, networking events, and industry forums to raise brand visibility Work with consultants to ensure service excellence and retention of accounts Act as the main point of contact for high-value clients Sales Leadership & Strategy Achieve and exceed agreed revenue and margin targets Provide market intelligence and competitor insights to inform strategy Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored staffing solutions Contribute to the development of marketing campaigns and promotional activities Reporting & Planning Track KPIs including client acquisition, retention, and revenue growth Prepare regular reports for the MD on sales activity and pipeline health Support strategic planning for regional and sector expansion Essential Requirements 3+ years experience in B2B business development or sales (ideally recruitment or staffing) Proven track record of winning new business and exceeding targets Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills Excellent relationship-building and communication abilities Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven Full UK driving licence Desirable Experience within recruitment (industrial, commercial, or hospitality sectors) Knowledge of the Swindon/South West business landscape Experience managing high-value accounts and tenders Familiarity with recruitment CRM systems What We Offer Competitive salary £35,000 £40,000 Uncapped commission (OTE £50,000+) Bonus incentives linked to performance Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of an expanding agency Professional development and career progression Modern office at Delta Business Park, Swindon with parking and excellent transport links Supportive, ambitious team culture If you re a natural dealmaker with the drive to grow business and build lasting client partnerships, we d love to hear from you.

We have 1 Full time and 1 weekend (part time) position available. Shift: Opportunities available Tuesday to Sunday. Expected hours: 12 - 36 per week Pay: £13.25 per hour About the Role As a Market Stall Holder, you'll be setting up stalls, engaging with customers, and ensuring smooth operations from start to finish. You'll be responsible for transporting goods, managing stock and cash, and creating a welcoming experience for every visitor. Requirements Full, clean UK driving licence Must be 21+ (due to insurance requirements for driving company vehicles) Comfortable lifting and setting up market stalls Strong communication and customer service skills Reliable, organised, and able to work independently Physically fit and committed to maintaining high hygiene standards Key Responsibilities Before the Event: Load and transport goods using company vehicles Check vehicle safety and stock quality Ensure all items and equipment are packed and ready At the Event: Set up the stall professionally and on time Engage with customers and promote products Maintain a clean, welcoming environment After the Event: Safely pack down and return goods and cash Complete paperwork and stock reconciliation Lock up site if required (training provided) General Duties: Follow health & safety and food hygiene standards Use equipment responsibly Support other tasks as needed by the team What We Offer A supportive and inclusive team culture Training provided for all aspects of the role Opportunities to grow with a fast-expanding company Flexible working arrangements A chance to be part of a business that values community and quality