Business Development / Account Manager

CP Recruitment | Manufacturing, FMCG & Warehousing

An opportunity to build something from the ground up.

CP Recruitment is expanding, and we're looking for an experienced, commercially driven Business Development & Recruitment / Account Manager to establish, grow and lead our recruitment function within the Manufacturing, FMCG and Warehousing sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious recruitment professional who wants more than just another recruitment role. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership, shape the direction of a growing division and play a key role in driving business growth from the ground up.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and executing business development strategies, building strong client partnerships and establishing a successful recruitment offering across our target industries.

You'll have the autonomy to identify market opportunities, develop new client relationships, implement recruitment processes and build a sustainable desk with the potential to grow into a high-performing division.

Key Responsibilities

- Identify, pursue and secure new business opportunities across Manufacturing, FMCG and Warehousing.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and existing clients.

- Develop and manage a portfolio of recruitment clients and accounts.

- Drive end-to-end recruitment activities, from client briefings through to candidate placement.

- Source, attract and engage high-quality candidates across operational, technical and management roles.

- Develop recruitment strategies that respond to client workforce requirements.

- Establish effective systems, processes and procedures to support business growth.

- Manage client expectations, service delivery and ongoing account development.

- Identify opportunities to expand market share and increase revenue.





- Play an active role in shaping and leading the future growth of the recruitment function.

About You

We're looking for someone who brings a strong combination of recruitment expertise, business development capability and commercial thinking.

Ideally, you will have:

- Proven experience in recruitment, ideally within Manufacturing, FMCG, Industrial or Warehousing environments.

- A demonstrated ability to win new business and develop lasting client relationships.

- Experience managing recruitment accounts and delivering successful placements.

- Strong end-to-end recruitment knowledge and candidate sourcing capabilities.

- A commercial mindset with a focus on revenue generation and business growth.

- Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

- The ability to work autonomously, take ownership and drive results.

- A proactive, entrepreneurial approach with the ambition to build something meaningful.

Why Join CP Recruitment?

This is your opportunity to make a genuine impact within an expanding recruitment business.

You'll benefit from:

- The opportunity to build and lead a recruitment function from the ground up.

- Real ownership and influence over business development and recruitment strategy.

- The ability to establish your own client base and market presence.

- Direct involvement in shaping processes, systems and future growth.

- The opportunity to develop a long-term leadership pathway as the division expands.

- The chance to be part of a growing business where initiative, performance and results are valued.

Other information

- Hybrid role

- Full training provided

- Fuel card

- Laptop / phone

- Temp to perm (part time) opportunity

- Willing to travel interstate

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you're an experienced recruitment skilled with a passion for business development, building client relationships and creating opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Join CP Recruitment and help us build the next chapter of our business.

Apply now or contact CP Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

📌 Business Development / Account Manager (Sydney)
🏢 CP Recruitment
📍 Sydney