Business Development Executive – Recruitment & Talent Solutions

About the role

Acorn by Synergie is seeking a driven Business Development Executive to expand its recruitment and talent solutions across the North of England, North Wales, the North Midlands and the North West. You will join a high‑performing, close‑knit team where your ideas are heard and your achievements celebrated.

Key responsibilities

• Proactively generate new business and win new accounts.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients across multiple sectors.
• Identify opportunities and design tailored recruitment solutions.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to order completion.
• Represent Acorn by Synergie in the local business community through face‑to‑face meetings and networking.
• Achieve personal and team sales targets.

Required profile

• Proven experience in sales or business development, preferably B2B.
• Strong communication and people‑first approach.
• Self‑motivated with a drive to exceed targets.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, results‑driven environment.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives.
• Continuous training, development and a structured onboarding programme.
• Hybrid working model with a minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme, birthday off and other wellbeing benefits.