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Business Development Manager Recruitment

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive the growth of our manufacturing & industrial temporary staffing division across the Leinster region.

This is a highly commercial, new territory role, where you will take full ownership of developing a client base within manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and industrial operations.

You will focus on high-volume temporary staffing solutions, supporting clients with flexible workforce needs, peak demand, and ongoing operational requirements.

With strong internal delivery support already in place, this role offers a clear pathway to build, scale and shape the regional offering, with future leadership and office growth potential.


The Role

  • Developing new business across manufacturing, industrial, warehousing and logistics clients
  • Selling temporary and contract staffing solutions (high-volume workforce supply)
  • Building long-term partnerships with production managers, plant managers, HR and operations teams
  • Identifying workforce needs including shift cover, seasonal demand and volume hiring
  • Managing and converting a strong pipeline of new opportunities
  • Meeting and exceeding revenue, margin and growth targets
  • Collaborating closely with delivery teams to ensure efficient fulfilment and retention of temporary staff
  • Managing all activity, pipeline and performance through CRM systems

The Candidate

  • Proven experience in business development, sales or account management
  • Background in recruitment, agency staffing or labour hire (temporary staffing preferred)
  • Experience within manufacturing, industrial or logistics sectors is highly desirable
  • Strong understanding of high-volume staffing models and client workforce challenges
  • Commercially driven, self-motivated and comfortable building a new territory
  • Strong relationship builder with excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Full clean driving licence

Package & Benefits

This is a high-reward role designed for strong performers:

  • Strong base salary (DOE)
  • Market-leading commission structure with excellent earning potential
  • Performance-based bonus incentives
  • Fully expensed company car
  • Laptop & mobile phone
  • Contributory pension
  • Hybrid / field-based working flexibility