Business Development Manager
- Market Leader
- Business Ownership Lead a Territory. Build a Business. Step Into Ownership. Express Employment Professionals is a $4B global recruitment leader with 880+ offices worldwide. We're expanding across ANZ and are searching for experienced recruiters who want to step beyond "another agency role" and build a business of their own
- with the backing of a global brand. Our Recruit to Own (RTO) Program gives you a structured 6-12 month pathway to owning your own recruitment business
- while you're paid a full‑time salary.

About the role
As an RTO participant, you'll operate like a Territory Director in training, focused on building and leading your own recruitment territory: Drive growth across an allocated territory in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane Build and manage a blue-collar temp‑focused desk Develop new client relationships via outbound sales, networking and visits Partner with a dedicated coach/mentor to execute a proven growth plan Transition into franchise ownership once key performance milestones are met You’ll be backed by a delivery team so you can focus on clients, sales activity and building a scalable portfolio. What's on offer Competitive base salary
- from $110k + $10k car allowance (Senior Recruiter level) up to $150k base + super + car allowance (State/Regional level) Commission structure that unlocks from 5% once you hit and maintain agreed milestones (e.g.



500+ hours over consecutive weeks) Structured pathway to ownership of your own Express office within 6-12 months Significant financial backing and cashflow support to hire staff and grow in what would usually be a cold territory One‑on‑one coaching, sales mentoring and leadership development Support from a Outstanding Place to Work certified, global franchise network About you An experienced recruiter (Senior Consultant, BDM, Manager, Regional Manager or GM) Proven running a temp recruitment desk
- ideally blue collar, manufacturing, industrial (white‑collar temp also highly regarded) Comfortable owning the phone
- confident in business development and cold calling Commercially minded, with a track record of growing revenue and client portfolios Hands‑on in style
- you're happy rolling up your sleeves while you grow into leadership Why this pathway is different Salary now, ownership next
- reduce the risk of going out on your own No need to build a franchise from scratch
- follow a proven global model Serious backing
- systems, marketing, training and delivery support from day one The upside and freedom of true business ownership, not just equity or a title change Ready to step into ownership? If you're a seasoned recruiter who's ready to lead, grow and ultimately own a high‑performing recruitment business, we'd love to talk.

📌 Business Development Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Express & Frontline AUS
📍 Brisbane