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Business Development Recruitment
Business development recruitment is one of our four main disciplines.
Before becoming recruiters, we spent years working in sales, so we know exactly what it takes to grow pipelines, win clients, and drive revenue. And we also understand how business development differs from sales, we appreciate its longer-term, more strategic and not just transactional. That enhanced understanding means we know how to spot business developers who can deliver.
We’re here to support you through each step of the process. Whether you’re a senior leader, general manager, HR specialist, or Managing Director, we’ve got you covered. From benchmarking and job specifications, to shortlists, presentation briefs, offer management, and even support through their first year, we make sure the vacancy isn’t just filled, but you’re supported long term.
Business development is a strategic and highly varied commercial recruitment category. Every role is different, and success depends on more than just experience. It’s about understanding your market, recognising the right skills needed to achieve your targets, and finding the personality that will thrive in building relationships and creating new opportunities with your niche customer base. Whether you’re hiring a Business Development Executive, Business Development Manager, or a Head of Business Development, our proven recruitment strategies deliver candidates who can make a real difference to your P&L.
Below, we’ve highlighted some of the specialist areas of business development recruitment we support. But if you’ve read enough and are ready for a confidential, no-obligation chat, please use the contact buttons below. We aim to respond to all enquiries within one hour.
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Testimonials
We’re proud of our strong reputation and proven success in sales and business development recruitment.
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"Absolutely brilliant experience with Joby who initially contacted me about a role I’d applied for. The whole process was supportive, encouraging and he gave me the confidence to really go for it with my application, interview and second interview presentation. I was offered the role which I accepted and am really enjoying getting my teeth stuck into an exciting part-time role I didn’t think would exist, plus I’m surrounded by a great team of people in a lovely location. Could not recommend Joby and his team highly enough!" -
"From our very first conversation Joby was so kind and helpful. He supported me through every interview stage with practical honest advice, timely feedback and encouragement. Thanks to Joby and the team at Brand Recruitment I landed a role that’s the perfect fit for me and that I’m genuinely excited about. I honestly can’t thank them enough."
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"My experience with this company has been excellent! Chris was very professional, attentive, and always quick to communicate. The recruitment process was smooth, transparent, and well organized, and his support made the transition much easier. I highly recommend them!"
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"Great recruiter. Fast and informative. Fully recommend to young professionals looking for work. Chris helped me through the process from start to finish, provided useful updates, and acted as a great middleman between myself and my new employer, including help with interview/presentation prep."
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"I had a fantastic experience working with Chris Jacobs. He discovered my CV on CV Library and reached out with a role that was a perfect match for my background. Chris supported me throughout the entire application and interview process, offering valuable guidance and tips along the way. I'm now in my second week at a new job and couldn’t be happier. Thank you, Chris!"
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"Chris is a fantastic recruiter. very knowledgeable, helped me throughout the whole process and was extremely reassuring from start to finish. I would highly recommend for businesses looking to fill roles and also to anyone looking to take the next step in their career, thank you again, Chris and the team!"
Business Development Recruitment FAQs for Employers
What makes Brand Recruitment the best business development recruitment agency?
Brand Recruitment is led by experienced business development professionals, giving us a unique insight into the skills, traits, and performance indicators that truly matter. Having worked in sale ourselves, we know exactly what high-performing business development candidates look like, and the warning signs to avoid. This means you benefit from a level of expertise that only a business development recruiter can offer, ensuring you only meet candidates with genuine business development capability and potential.
I haven’t recruited in business development before. Where do I start?
Don’t worry, that’s exactly why we’re here. We can guide you through each stage of the process. Meet with you in person or virtually to understand your business, goals, and hiring needs. Together, we will define the ideal candidate profile, then we’ll craft a clear, compelling job specification. From there, we handle sourcing, assessing, and presenting the highest-quality business development candidates, ensuring you have the right talent to drive growth and build your pipeline.
What types of business development roles can you help fill?
We recruit for a wide range of business development roles, including but not limited to Business Development Executive, Business Development Manager, Head of Business Development and Business Development Director, and Senior Business Development Director positions. Whether you’re recruiting an International Business Development Manager to help you expand overseas or a Technical Business Development Manager to spearhead the growth of an engineering product, we have you covered.
How can I find the best business development candidates?
Using our deep market expertise and proactive headhunting to identify top business development professionals. By combining our research on your needs with our advanced sourcing tools and outreach, we can create a highly targeted shortlist. Rather than relying solely on job adverts, we actively target high-potential business development talent that isn’t easy to reach, giving your business access to candidates your competitors will be missing.
How long does the business development recruitment process take?
The timeline depends on how specialised the role is and how quickly you can arrange the interviews. That said, our proactive headhunting, market mapping, and hands-on recruitment approach typically delivers faster results compared to other agencies. Most clients begin receiving candidates within one week.
Why should I use Brand Recruitment for my business development recruitment?
Working with Brand Recruitment means tapping into a focused, high-quality pool of business development talent. We give you honest, transparent advice throughout the hiring process, backed by real-world experience in sales and business development. Plus, our commitment doesn’t end when someone is placed: we support your new hire for 12 months to help them succeed long-term and drive real business impact.