Job details
Company: Driver Hire Bridgwater & Taunton
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset (Office & Field-Based)
Pay: £14.00 per hour basic
Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday
On-Target Earnings (OTE): £50,000–£60,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Additional Pay: Individual and Company Performance Bonuses
Job Description
Driver Hire Bridgwater & Taunton is looking to recruit an experienced, confident and results-driven Business Development Manager to join our growing business.
This is an excellent opportunity for an established B2B sales professional who enjoys building relationships, meeting clients face-to-face and developing long-term commercial partnerships.
This is not an entry-level sales position. We are looking for someone with proven B2B sales experience who can confidently engage with business owners and decision-makers, understand their needs and convert opportunities into lasting client relationships.
Our business provides temporary, temp-to-permanent and permanent recruitment solutions across transport, logistics, warehousing and a wide range of other sectors.
We pride ourselves on building genuine partnerships with our clients, understanding their businesses and delivering reliable recruitment solutions.
We are looking for someone who shares this approach and understands that successful sales are built through trust, meaningful conversations and consistent results.
The Role
As our Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing new business, managing a pipeline of opportunities and growing our client base across Bridgwater, Taunton and the surrounding regions.
This is a predominantly client-facing role, requiring regular visits to businesses, meetings with decision-makers and a proactive approach to identifying recruitment opportunities.
You will need to understand how different businesses operate, identify their recruitment challenges and demonstrate how Driver Hire can support their short- and long-term staffing requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify, approach and secure new B2B business opportunities across the region.
Arrange and attend face-to-face meetings with prospective and existing clients.
Build professional relationships with business owners, operations managers, HR teams and key decision-makers.
Understand client requirements for temporary, temp-to-permanent and permanent recruitment.
Use a consultative sales approach to identify recruitment challenges and provide suitable staffing solutions.
Develop, manage and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients.
Convert new business opportunities into active, revenue-generating accounts.
Build long-term client relationships and identify opportunities for account growth.
Manage sales activity, client information and follow-ups through our CRM system.
Work closely with our recruitment team to ensure client requirements are delivered.
Take ownership of individual sales targets and contribute towards wider business objectives.
About You
We are looking for an experienced sales professional who is confident, commercially aware and genuinely enjoys developing business relationships.
Essential Requirements:
Proven experience in B2B sales, business development or recruitment sales.
A demonstrable track record of achieving sales targets and winning new business.
Strong consultative selling skills, with the ability to understand client needs rather than simply promote a product.
Confidence in arranging and conducting face-to-face meetings with business owners and senior decision-makers.
Excellent communication, questioning, listening and negotiation skills.
Experience managing a sales pipeline and converting opportunities into new business.
Ability to build trust and develop sustainable, long-term client relationships.
A professional approach, with strong organisation and time management skills.
Self-motivated, resilient and comfortable working towards measurable performance targets.
A full, clean UK driving licence.
Desirable Experience:
Recruitment agency or staffing industry experience.
Temporary or permanent recruitment sales.
Selling services or business solutions rather than physical products.
Account management and territory development.
Experience selling to transport, logistics, manufacturing, warehousing or commercial businesses.
Recruitment industry experience would be an advantage, but we are equally interested in experienced B2B sales professionals from other sectors who can demonstrate strong consultative selling skills and consistent results.
A Results-Driven Sales Position
This is a role for someone who takes ownership of their performance and is motivated by achieving results.
You will be expected to actively develop your territory, generate new opportunities, maintain a healthy sales pipeline and consistently convert prospective clients into long-term business relationships.
We are not looking for someone who simply makes calls and hopes for results.
We want someone who is comfortable getting out into the market, meeting businesses, asking meaningful questions and confidently demonstrating the value of our recruitment services.
Our focus is on profitable, sustainable growth and long-term client partnerships, not short-term sales wins.
You will have clear performance expectations and the opportunity to substantially increase your earnings through individual and company performance bonuses.
Salary & Benefits
£14.00 per hour basic rate.
45-hour working week.
Basic annual earnings equivalent to £32,760 based on 45 paid hours per week.
Realistic OTE of £50,000–£60,000 per annum, subject to performance.
Individual sales performance bonuses.
Additional company performance bonuses.
Opportunity to develop and manage your own client portfolio.
Established recruitment brand with a strong regional presence.
Support from an experienced recruitment and management team.
Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the business.
OTE includes the basic salary and performance-related bonuses. Commission and bonus earnings are not guaranteed.
Why Join Driver Hire Bridgwater & Taunton?
We are an ambitious, growing recruitment business with a strong commitment to customer service, professionalism and long-term client relationships.
We believe successful recruitment partnerships are built on understanding our clients, delivering on our promises and consistently providing value.
This is an opportunity to represent a trusted recruitment brand, build a substantial client portfolio and be rewarded for the commercial results you achieve.
We are looking for someone who wants to make a genuine contribution to the business, take ownership of their territory and build a successful long-term career in business development.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced B2B sales professional with a proven track record of developing business, building client relationships and achieving commercial targets, we would like to hear from you.
Please submit your CV outlining your relevant B2B sales experience, previous achievements and business development background.
Please note: This is an experienced B2B business development position. Applicants must be confident conducting professional client meetings, managing sales pipelines and working towards measurable sales targets.
