Business Development Consultant

We are now looking for Business Development Consultants to join our growing team, with start dates available in September 2026 and January 2027.This is a sales role. It is demanding, fast-paced and requires resilience, consistency and a strong work ethic. Recruitment and executive search can involve long hours, challenging conversations and high expectations . For the right person, it offers exceptional development, progression and earning potential.ResponsibilitiesResearching specialist life sciences markets and identifying high-quality candidatesApproaching and engaging professionals across your marketBuilding long-term relationships with candidates and clientsSupporting senior consultants on retained search assignmentsLearning how to qualify opportunities, manage processes and deliver excellent serviceDeveloping deep knowledge of your chosen market and the companies operating within itContributing to a high-performance, values-led team cultureManaging sales activity with focus

discipline and consistencyQualificationsPrevious recruitment experience is not essential. However, B2B sales experience would be highly advantageous, particularly if you have experience in outbound sales, business development, lead generation, account management or working to targets.Required SkillsA strong communicator who can engage people with confidenceSomeone who approaches new people with ease and enjoys starting conversationsA natural relationship builder who understands the value of trust and credibilityA confident networker who is curious about people, businesses and marketsAgile in your approach, able to move quickly and adapt when priorities changeComfortable taking calculated risks and backing yourselfFast-paced, commercially minded and motivated by momentumResilient, with the ability to handle rejection and keep goingEnergised by targets, progression and the opportunity to build something of your ownInterested in doing work that has meaning, purpose and real-world

impactPreferred SkillsAt Hartmann Young Search, you will receive structured training, mentoring and hands on experience from day one. As a boutique business, we offer the close support, visibility and development of a smaller firm, combined with a superior platform, technology stack and learning and development programme designed to help you progress quickly.What is in it for you?Up to 60% commissionPrivate healthcare with exclusive discountsFree On-site gym accessTwice weekly 90 min lunch breakOffice-based working, five days per weekFriday finish at 1pmSpecialist training in executive search and recruitmentA strong technology platform and modern recruitment toolsStructured learning and development from day oneExposure to the global life sciences sectorClear career progression and earning potentialThe opportunity to build your own specialist market/deskA collaborative, ambitious and supportive team environmentThe chance to work with companies and candidates making a meaningful