Business Development Manager - Engineering and Manufacturing


Company:	Search Consultancy LTD
Salary:	£40,000 - £40,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Liverpool, L3 9SJ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Jul 2026
Closing date:	19 Aug 2026

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Summary

Business Development Manager - Engineering & Manufacturing

Liverpool

Up to £40,000 Per Annum, including car allowance

Do you thrive on business development and love winning new business? Are you an experienced recruitment professional looking to take your career to the next level?

Our Engineering & Manufacturing division is looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to drive growth across the North West and Yorkshire markets.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team where you'll focus on developing new client partnerships, strengthening existing relationships, and identifying recruitment solutions for businesses across the engineering and manufacturing sectors.

You'll be supported and mentored by an experienced leadership team with extensive experience in recruitment and sales, providing you with the tools, support, and development needed to build a successful career.

The role will involve developing new business through B2B sales calls, LinkedIn networking, client meetings, and referrals, while managing existing accounts and building long-term relationships with clients. Working closely with our 360 Recruitment Consultants, you'll identify opportunities, understand client hiring needs and deliver tailored workforce solutions.

What's in it for you?

* Competitive salary and benefits package

* 0% threshold in your first six months to maximise your earning potential

* Uncapped commission structure, paying up to 40% on all billings

* Award-winning, bespoke training programmes designed to support your development

* Clearly defined market, allowing you to become a true specialist within your market

* Recognition and reward through performance incentives, regular team celebrations and annual European trips!

* Ongoing career progression with structured development plans, one-to-one coaching and access to our dedicated Talent Development team.

* Full support from our marketing, finance and IT teams, allowing you to focus on what you do best - winning business.

Who are we looking for?

* A proven passion for business development and sales

* Experience in recruitment, particularly in business development or account management, is desirable.

* A confident communicator with the ability to build rapport and influence decision-makers

* Highly articulate with excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Competitive, driven and ambitious, with a genuine desire to succeed

* A full UK driver's licence with access to your own vehicle

What will you be doing?

* Identifying and developing new business opportunities across the Engineering and Manufacturing sector

* Contacting prospective and existing clients

* Attending client meetings to understand hiring requirements and present recruitment solutions

* Negotiating commercial teams, fees and service agreements to maximise profitability

* Working alongside recruitment consultants to ensure the successful delivery of client requirements

* Keeping up to date with market trends and industry developments to position yourself as a trusted recruitment partner.

To learn more about this opportunity, apply today or contact Isabel Stone for more information.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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