Business Manager
Are you a senior recruitment professional with a proven track record of winning business and filling senior roles? Join MCS Group’s senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in our ambitious growth journey.
Role Overview:
As a Business Manager, you will be a high-level recruitment specialist, recognised as an expert both internally and externally. Leveraging your extensive experience, you will influence high-level clients and lead complex, strategically important assignments and accounts. Additionally, you will spearhead business development initiatives in new markets or emerging sectors.
This role sets the standard for recruitment excellence, fosters strategic client relationships, and provides thought leadership in the market.
Working for a rapidly scaling recruitment business that supports its Business Managers through innovative candidate attraction and recruitment marketing we offer a wealth of opportunities for professional and financial growth.
Our expertly managed and exclusive CRM system, featuring an extensive database of candidates, tech-driven strategies, and streamlined processes ensures maximum efficiency, allowing Business Managers to focus on revenue-generating activities rather than administrative burdens.
This dynamic environment not only drives company growth but also empowers individuals to maximise their personal earnings, build strong client relationships, and establish themselves as industry leaders in a competitive market.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the delivery of complex and senior-level searches.
* Manage high-value, strategically important clients.
* Develop and grow strategic client partnerships, serving as the primary contact for key stakeholders.
* Drive business development initiatives, including exploring new markets and emerging sectors.
* Maintain exceptional client retention through outstanding service and strategic partnerships.
* Represent the company at industry events, offering thought leadership.
* Advise clients across the full spectrum of MCS service lines.
* Develop and implement best-in-class recruitment and account management processes.
* Contribute to strategy development for the business area and the entire organisation.
* Mentor and develop less experienced team members.
* Source and identify top talent for clients, ensuring quality candidate delivery even in challenging markets.
Requirements:
* Proven track record in recruitment with high-level success and industry recognition, operating at least at the Principal Recruiter level.
* Strong leadership qualities, influencing the team without direct managerial responsibilities.
* Ability to build deep, long-term relationships with senior-level client contacts, including C-level executives.
* Consultative approach, serving as a strategic advisor to clients with market insights beyond basic recruitment services.
* In-depth understanding of specialist markets, providing valuable insights to clients.
* Expertise in negotiating contracts, terms, and margins, handling intricate negotiations with senior stakeholders.
* Interest in mentoring and coaching less experienced recruiters.
Why Choose MCS Group?
Rewards and Benefits:
* A base salary and commission structure reflective of such a senior position, uncapped earnings
* Private medical insurance and corporate cash plan
* Birthday leave, retail and gym discounts
* Modern Belfast City Centre office
Career Development Path: Clear pathway to Associate Director, and beyond.
Diversity Commitment: We hold Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, emphasising equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Employee Success: 91% of our employees consider MCS a Great Place to Work, according to our latest employee engagement survey.
Culture: A hard working, professional and dedicated peer group of colleagues.
MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us/let me know and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.