Business Development Manager

Description

We are a specialist recruitment business focused exclusively on the meat processing sector across the UK and Ireland.

The Butchers Recruiter is part of The Food Recruitment Group, working solely with meat processors and butchery businesses to deliver tailored recruitment solutions built on deep industry knowledge.

We are an owner-led, hands-on business that understands the real challenges faced by the industry. We are committed to providing reliable, high-quality recruitment solutions that our customers can depend on.

We work closely with some of the industry’s leading meat processing companies, supplying skilled professionals who play a vital role in helping to feed the nation.

The Role

We are hiring a Business Development Manager to work closely with our Group Partnership Manager in developing and growing long-term client partnerships across the UK meat industry. This is a commercial, relationship-led role, focused on winning and developing new business within meat processing, butchery, and food manufacturing environments.

You will work collaboratively on strategy, attend key client meetings alone and together with the GPM, help progress opportunities from initial conversation through to signed Terms of Business and handover to delivery. This is not a standalone sales role. You will not be operating in isolation; success in this role comes from working closely with senior leadership to deliver sustainable, well-structured partnerships rather than transactional wins. This is a 180 role within The Butchers Recruiter brand, supported by an industry lead in-house resourcing function. xjnqpsq

Key Responsibilities As Business Development Manager:

New Business & Partnerships

Identify and engage new client opportunities within the UK meat industry (processors, wholesalers, traditional butchers, manufacturers)

Lead initial outreach, relationship building and qualification conversations

Progress commercial discussions in partnership with the Group Partnership Manager

Attend joint client meetings and site visits as well as attend alone.

Position our recruitment solutions clearly and credibly, aligned to agreed commercial frameworks

Commercial & Sales Cycle Ownership

Manage your pipeline from first contact through to signed Terms of Business

Present agreed fee structures, delivery models, and partnership approaches

Handle objections confidently and professionally, escalating commercial decisions where required

Ensure all opportunities are accurately tracked and updated in the CRM

Strategy & Collaboration

Work closely with the Group Partnership Manager to shape client strategy and approach

Feed market intelligence, client feedback, and competitor insights into leadership discussions

Support the wider team by ensuring smooth handover of vacancies to resourcing once terms are agreed

Contribute to the overall growth strategy of The Butchers Recruiter division

KPIs & Targets

New client partnerships secured

Vacancies signed and released to delivery

Revenue influenced (salary and fee value)

To apply for this role as Business Development Manager, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV

Ad ID: 5417774744