Business Development Manager

At Ellis Group, we are continuing to grow our global business and are looking to connect with an ambitious, high-performing Business Development Manager who can play a key role in driving new client acquisition and expanding our presence across Enterprise Systems.

Our office is based in Richmond, just 8 minutes from Clapham Junction.

If you have a strong track record in business development within technology recruitment or professional services, ideally across Oracle, SAP, or Data & AI, and you’re motivated by opening doors, developing strategic relationships and converting opportunities into long-term partnerships, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to join a specialist recruitment business with a strong reputation in enterprise technology, working with global organisations while playing a key role in the next phase of our international expansion.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A proven track record in new business development and client acquisition, ideally within technology recruitment or professional services.
• Experience developing relationships within Enterprise Systems, with exposure to Oracle, SAP, Data & AI or related technology markets advantageous.
• The ability to identify, engage and convert new client opportunities.
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and decision-makers, from initial introduction through to commercial discussions.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand clients’ business challenges and translate these into recruitment and talent solutions.
• A consultative approach with the ability to build credible, long-term client relationships.
• The drive and resilience to develop new markets, open new accounts and create sustainable revenue opportunities.
• The ability to work collaboratively with our recruitment teams to successfully develop and grow newly acquired accounts.

Why Ellis Group?

At Ellis Group, our values Curious, Connected and Collaborative are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that combining genuine market expertise with strong client partnerships creates better outcomes for our clients, candidates and people.

You will join an established specialist business with a strong reputation across Enterprise Systems and the opportunity to take ownership of developing new client relationships and opening new markets.

As we continue to invest in our business and international growth, this role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to make a visible commercial impact. You will have the backing of an experienced leadership team and established delivery capability, while taking a leading role in identifying and developing the client relationships that will support our next phase of growth.

If you are an experienced Business Development Manager who enjoys opening doors, building senior-level relationships and turning new opportunities into long-term partnerships, we’d love to hear from you.