Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive (Recruitment)

Cantello Tayler Recruitment is seeking driven a driven Business Development Executive to join their client based in Addlestone, Surrey. The Business Development Executive will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, developing client relationships, and supporting the growth of their client's recruitment divisions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with sales experience or a strong interest in sales and recruitment.

A full-time position, fully office based, working Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5.30pm and Friday 8.30 - 5.30pm.

Business Development Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively generate new business leads through telephone sales, networking, and marketing activity
• Develop and execute effective business development strategies
• Build and manage relationships with new and existing client companies
• Identify decision-makers and book meetings with prospective clients
• Market high-quality contractor and permanent candidates to clients
• Build and maintain a strong contractor master list, ensuring weekly growth
• Achieve agreed KPIs including decision-maker calls, meetings booked, starts, and pipeline growth
• Maintain accurate records and activity tracking using the CRM system
• Deliver business development presentations when required
• Work closely with delivery teams to maximise hot leads and live opportunities
• Attend client meetings and corporate hospitality events as needed
• Negotiate effectively using feature/benefit-led sales techniques

Business Development Executive Skills and Experience:

• Confident, professional telephone manner
• Previous telesales, B2B sales, or recruitment experience (preferred but not essential)
• Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in a target-driven environment
• Highly motivated, competitive, and results-focused
• Interest in recruitment and sales with a desire to progress
• Organised, resilient, and proactive approach to work

If this Business Development Executive role is of interest to you, please click apply or contact Marie Spratley in our Egham office.