Business Development Manager – Recruit Independent Sales Consultants

About the role

Square is expanding rapidly across the UK and needs a Business Development Manager to lead the sourcing and recruitment of independent sales consultants. You will play a pivotal role in building a high‑performing field sales force that supports our omnichannel solutions for merchants.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, attract and recruit 20‑30 independent sales consultants each month through diverse sourcing channels.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from candidate outreach to offer acceptance, while maintaining speed and quality.
• Design and execute creative sourcing strategies to develop a robust pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Screen candidates for sales aptitude, entrepreneurial mindset, cultural fit and alignment with Square’s values.
• Conduct initial interviews and assessments to evaluate suitability.
• Collaborate closely with Regional Sales Managers and Team Leaders to understand regional hiring needs.
• Partner with the Sales Enablement team to ensure smooth handover and onboarding of new consultants.
• Provide regular updates on recruitment pipeline and progress against targets.

Required profile

• Proven experience in high‑volume recruitment, preferably within sales or self‑employed talent pools.
• Strong understanding of the dynamics of recruiting independent sales professionals.
• Ability to meet aggressive hiring targets while maintaining candidate quality.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work closely with sales and enablement teams.

Required skills