This is a 360 recruitment role as a Business Development Consultant with a strong emphasis on sales and business development. You will have the autonomy to grow your desk, develop key accounts and maximise revenue opportunities. Based in Shepton Mallet, Somerset. Your Focus Will Be:Generating new business through proactive sales calls and client visitsBuilding your own pipeline and consistently converting leads into long-term clientsIdentifying gaps in the market and capitalising on opportunitiesNegotiating rates, terms of business and service agreementsUpselling and cross-selling additional recruitment solutionsMaximising margin and increasing profitability across your deskHitting and exceeding weekly, monthly and quarterly revenue targetsBuilding strong, lasting relationships that turn into repeat business Alongside the sales focus, you will:Source, screen and interview candidatesProactively market candidates to clientsManage the full recruitment cycle from vacancy qualification to placementMaintain compliance and high service standardsParticipate in a shared out-of-hours rota What We''re Looking For:A strong sales background (recruitment experience ideal but not essential)Confident negotiator who can influence decision-makersTarget-driven and financially motivatedResilient, competitive and energised by achieving resultsAbility to manage a busy desk while maintaining high service levelsCommercially aware with the mindset to run a profitable deskKnowledge of the Somerset/Dor