Business Developer - Financial Recruitment

<p><strong>Business Developer – Financial Recruitment</strong></p><h3><strong>Job Overview</strong></h3><p>Are you a driven, results-oriented sales professional with a passion for recruitment and the financial sector? A leading UK-based recruitment firm is looking for a skilled Business Developer to spearhead client acquisition efforts within the financial industry. This role is perfect for a "hunter" — someone who thrives on cold calling, relationship-building, and leveraging tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator to secure new business. You'll work remotely from South Africa, connecting high-calibre financial professionals with top-tier UK employers.</p><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul> <li>Proactively generate new business opportunities within the UK financial recruitment space.</li> <li>Conduct cold calls, outreach campaigns, and follow-ups to build a pipeline of prospective clients.</li> <li>Utilise platforms such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator and CRM systems to identify and track leads.</li> <li>Develop and nurture strong relationships with decision-makers in financial institutions.</li> <li>Present recruitment solutions in a consultative manner to potential clients.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with internal recruiters to ensure successful candidate placements.</li> <li>Maintain accurate records of all sales activities and client communications.</li> <li>Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.</li> </ul><h3><strong>Qualifications and Experience</strong></h3><ul> <li>Proven experience in business development or sales, ideally within the recruitment or financial services sector.</li> <li>Demonstrable success in cold calling and traditional sales techniques ("old school" approach).</li> <li>Proficient with LinkedIn Sales Navigator and CRM tools.</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li> <li>Self-motivated, target-driven, and resilient in the face of rejection.</li> <li>Ability to work independently in a remote setup.</li> <li>Access to a reliable internet connection and a personal laptop.</li> </ul>