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Business Development Manager (BDM)Full Time: | 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday, 08:30–17:30Locatio... Business Development Manager (BDM)Full Time: | 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday, 08:30–17:30Location: Remote – Territory Based, with travel to client sites. Must Live in Bristol. Salary: From 35k to Dependent on Experience + BONUS + Car Allowance  About the RoleReporting to the Project Lead, the Business Development Manager is a client-facing role that sits at the heart of KPI Recruiting’s growth strategy. This is a fast-paced, sales-driven position offering genuine autonomy to build your own network, develop a strong sales pipeline, and establish KPI Recruiting’s presence within your dedicated territory.You’ll be responsible for opening a new area for the business, identifying opportunities, winning new clients, and building long-term partnerships. Working closely with our Central Hub, you’ll ensure new business wins are transitioned smoothly and professionally from acquisition through to delivery.If you’re commercially minded, driven by results, and passionate about making an impact, this role offers the opportunity to truly shape and grow the KPI footprint.Key Responsibilities Build and manage a strong sales pipeline of clients with temporary and permanent recruitment requirementsOpen and develop a new territory for KPI Recruiting, creating demand from scratchIdentify decision makers and qualify leads through your own network and the wider businessDevelop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed targetsBuild strong, long-lasting client relationships through tailored recruitment solutionsLead client-facing meetings and deliver professional sales presentationsNegotiate contracts to maximise profitability while maintaining excellent customer satisfactionWork closely with the Central Hub to ensure seamless handover and implementation of new contractsMaintain accurate sales activity records and report weekly pipeline updatesStay up to date with market trends, competitor activity, and recruitment legislationActively promote KPI Recruiting through social and personal networksAttend client visits and remain visible within your territoryAct as the primary point of contact for clientsSupport new starters and candidates during early placement stages to ensure a positive experience About YouYou’ll be a confident, resilient, and motivated self-starter who thrives in a sales-focused environment. You’re commercially aware, people-focused, and driven to exceed expectations.Your experience will include: Proven experience in business development or sales (recruitment experience highly desirable)Strong understanding of the recruitment marketDemonstrated ability to build rapport quickly, both over the phone and face-to-faceExcellent communication, influencing, and listening skillsResults-driven with a proactive and resilient mindsetStrong organisational skills with high attention to detailAbility to manage your own time and workload effectivelyCommercially minded with strong problem-solving skillsA team player with natural energy, passion, and a sense of humourExtensive local market knowledgeFull UK driving licence required

Area Sales Representative role covering Bristol and surrounding areas, selling heavy plant machinery... Area Sales Representative role covering Bristol and surrounding areas, selling heavy plant machinery, company car, strong training, commission scheme, Monday to Friday. About the Company: This Area Sales Representative opportunity is with a well-established business operating within plant hire and construction equipment. The company is known for its supportive culture, structured training, and long-term career development, making it an excellent environment for sales professionals looking to grow. Key Benefits of the Area Sales Representative: Salary of £35,000 to £45,000 per annum, dependent on experienceCommission schemeCompany car and fuel cardMonday to Friday working hours25 days holiday plus bank holidaysPension schemeMobile phone and laptop providedOngoing training and developmentClear progression opportunities into external sales Responsibilities of the Area Sales Representative: As an Area Sales Representative, you will be responsible for generating new business while managing and developing existing customer accounts.You will work Monday to Friday, covering Reading and surrounding areas, promoting a range of heavy plant machinery including diggers, dumpers, rollers, and telehandlers.This Area Sales Representative role is advertised in Reading and is open to both externally experienced sales professionals and internally based candidates who have a strong interest in progressing into a field-based sales position. About You as the Area Sales Representative:  Background or strong interest in plant hire, construction equipment, or heavy machinery salesConfidence in building relationships and identifying new business opportunitiesOrganised, self-motivated, and commercially awareComfortable managing accounts while developing new customersInternally based sales professionals with a desire to move into external sales are encouraged to apply To be successful you may have experience as an Area Sales Representative, Account Manager, Sales Manager, Internal Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, Regional Sales executive or similar. Coming from a plant hire, tool hire, agricultural, construction, powered access, builders merchant or similar background would be an advantage.Next StepsApply today for this Area Sales Representative position to join a supportive, established team with genuine development opportunities. Successful applicants for the Area Sales Representative role will be contacted promptly. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equal opportunities.