Business Development Manager

MacGregor Black has several key opportunities for aspiring and driven individuals who are looking to work in a vibrant and dynamic environment based from our Newcastle office. Direct recruitment experience is not essential; however, drive, passion and integrity are. We are looking for professionals to further develop client relationships within our network, becoming an expert within the industry. Candidates with a commercial bias from a business to business or business to consumer channel would be of specific interest. MacGregor Black are a Leading International Recruitment Company, with a specialist focus on the Consumer, Food, Drink & Retail sectors. As ‘The Complete Talent Partner’, we offer a suite of professional services to our clients who range from global multi nationals through to some of the industry’s most entrepreneurial SME’s. We recruit at management & executive level across all key job functions (Sales, Marketing, HR, Digital & Ecommerce, Technology, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance & Operations). What We're Looking For: * Experience in business development within a B2B or B2C channel * Experience of operating from a CRM system, database integrity & management * Excellent listening, communication & customer service skills * Strong organisation, time management skills and an ability to work to tight deadlines * Productive with a drive to succeed * Degree-qualified or equivalent * Ability to negotiate with external stakeholders & decision makers MacGregor Black are looking for candidates with long term career aspirations. We will invest in your development, nurture your potential & support your growth through our structures. We offer a truly meritocratic bonus structure that is uniquely tailored to each individual, as well as a number of other significant benefits & rewards