Business Development Consultant

Aviation Recruitment Network has been a trusted partner to the UK’s commercial aviation sector since 2000. As one of the largest providers of recruitment and vetting services, we ensure compliance with UK Civil Aviation Authority standards. With expertise in placing security-cleared personnel for temporary and permanent roles, we deliver reliable and consistent support.  
 
We specialize in flexible workforce solutions to support seasonal peaks and long-term operational planning to airport operators, airlines, ground support services, freight, transport, logistics, and airport hospitality. 
 
We are seeking an experienced Business Development Consultant to help accelerate brand growth, expand our UK airport client base, and drive the promotion of our specialist recruitment and security vetting services. 
 
This is a full-time, Hybrid role working from our Head Office in Castle Donington (DE74 2SA) and will involve travel to UK airports. 
 
As the Business Development Consultant, your responsibilities include: 

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities for recruitment and security vetting services using a variety of lead generation solutions 

• Building and maintaining a pipeline of relationships with clients and creating strategies to meet sales and growth targets  

• Lead generation/prospecting, discovery through to presentations, negotiation and closing deals 

• Conducting industry research using our in-house Media team, Labour Market and LinkedIn Talent Insights resources 
   

What you will bring to the role: 

• Business Development, Sales Development or Lead Generation experience where you have focused purely outbound new business sales 

• A track in selling recruitment solutions OR selling a service or software solutions in a B2B environment 

• Confident in using a a variety of outreach tools including telesales and professional social media platforms   

• Experienced in delivering sales presentations and writing sales proposals 

• Strong skills in Market Research, Strategic Planning, and Negotiation 

• Proficiency with CRM Software such as LinkedIn Recruiter/LinkedIn Sales Navigator or lead generation software 

• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and exceed targets 

• UK Driving Licence 

 
In return, the Business Development Consultant will be offered:  

• £35,000 - £38,000 basic per annum + £12,000 – £15,000 OTE (first year) 

• Hybrid working: 2/3 days office based  

• Premium recruitment tools: LinkedIn Recruiter Pro + LinkedIn Sales Navigator + Cognism 

• Client database of leads 

• Retail discounts, company social events & free on-site airport parking (even when you travel) + Employee recognition programme 

• Structured training with genuine progression opportunities 

 
Why come and work for us? 

• Part of the Pertemps Network Group of companies 

• A highly reputable and established recruitment company within the aviation industry 

• Access to the very latest recruitment tools  

• No internal competition  

• Ability to sell solutions to all markets ranging from industrial to technical within the aviation industry 

• Social Media and Marketing support 

 
Please click on the link below or speak to Kully Sandhu for an informal chat.