Business Development Recruitment Consultant, Cape Town

Overview Business Development Recruitment Consultant

Location Remote (South Africa)

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

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

About the company 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.

Closing 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.

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