Job Description

Business Development Recruitment Consultant

Location: Remote (South Africa)

Salary: R25,000 - R28,000 basic + commission

Working Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (UK time)

We are a well-established specialist recruitment firm focusing on Finance and Accountancy placements across the UK and USA. Due to sustained growth and a solid delivery reputation, we are now looking for a Business Development Recruitment Consultant to join our team and help expand our in-house accountancy client base in the UK.

This is a unique opportunity to work remotely from South Africa, joining a supportive and ambitious team with access to a quality database, an immediate candidate network, and strong internal delivery capacity.

Key Responsibilities:
Drive new business development with a focus on acquiring in-house finance and accountancy clients

Convert warm leads and prospects from our internal CRM/database

Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients

Collaborate with recruiters and internal teams to present and spec out high-quality candidates

Regularly engage in daily catch-ups for market insights, pipeline reviews, and team collaboration

Requirements:
Previous experience in Finance and Accountancy recruitment is preferred but not essential

Proven background in B2B sales or business development (other industries welcome)

Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills

Confidence in communicating with stakeholders at all levels

Driven by results and motivated by achieving targets

Able to work independently and manage workload effectively in a remote setup

Quick learner with a growth mindset and strong work ethic

Comfortable working UK hours from South Africa

Preferred but not essential:
While industry experience is valued, we are open to candidates from other sectors with strong sales abilities. If you are confident, target-driven, and ready to learn recruitment in a niche market, we encourage you to apply.

We are looking for someone who thrives in business development, takes initiative, and is motivated by success and financial reward. If you have a strong track record in sales and a desire to break into or grow within the recruitment industry, this could be your next career move.