Business Development Manager

Details

• Source and attract experienced independent sales consultants
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, aiming for 20 successful independent consultants per month, while prioritizing quality and speed.
• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to build a strong pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Screen candidates for sales aptitude, entrepreneurial mindset, cultural fit, and alignment with Square's values.
• Conduct initial interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate suitability.
• Partner closely with Regional Sales Managers and Team Leaders to understand regional hiring needs and candidate profiles.
• Align recruitment efforts with regional growth plans and business priorities.
• Work with the Sales Enablement team to ensure smooth handover and onboarding of new consultants.
• Provide regular updates on recruitment pipeline, progress against targets, and critical market insights.
• Track and report on key recruitment metrics including pipeline volume, conversion rates, time-to-hire, and source effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data.
• Continuously optimize recruitment processes to improve efficiency and candidate quality.
• Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey.
• Stay informed about the UK independent contractor market, competitive landscape, and recruitment trends.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen Square's employer brand and attractiveness to independent sales professionals.
• Represent Square professionally at recruitment events, job fairs, and networking activities.
• Gather and share insights from candidates about market conditions and competitive dynamics.
• 3+ years of dedicated recruitment experience with a strong track record in high-volume hiring.
• Proven, direct experience recruiting independent contractors, auto-entrepreneurs, or freelance sales professionals.
• Deep understanding of the UK auto-entrepreneur landscape and regulatory environment.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment processes and building high-volume candidate pipelines.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently meet or exceed aggressive recruitment targets in fast-paced environments.
• Bachelor's degree preferred