Nuvo Hiring
Business Development Lead
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Business Development Lead
£30,000 base | £46,000 - £52,000 first-year earnings at plan | Uncapped commission
This is a phone-based business development role.
We’re saying that in the first line because too many sales adverts hide it. If you enjoy speaking to business owners all day, opening conversations and creating opportunities, you’ll probably love this role. If not, that’s absolutely fine - but this won’t be the right fit.
The opportunity
We’re the recruitment and hiring partner within one of the UK’s fastest-growing professional services groups, supporting around 30,000 businesses across the UK.
Our role is to help those businesses grow by finding exceptional people through retained search, hiring strategy and embedded recruitment solutions.
The opportunity already exists. Referrals from within the wider group convert at an exceptionally high rate. The challenge isn’t demand - it’s creating more conversations. That’s where you come in.
What you’ll do
- Call existing clients within the wider group, with a warm introduction and genuine internal referral, to discuss their recruitment and growth plans.
- Book business owners into a structured discovery session where one of our directors explores their hiring strategy and identifies where we can add value.
- Identify potential acquisition opportunities that align with the wider group’s long-term growth strategy.
- Build relationships with business owners, uncover opportunities and maintain accurate records of every interaction.
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You’ll be working from warm client lists within a trusted group of businesses. This isn’t calling random companies from purchased databases—but it is a high-volume phone role where consistency wins.
How you’ll be measured
You’ll own the top of the sales funnel.
Every week we’ll review:
- Outbound calls
- Decision-maker conversations
- Discovery meetings booked
- Qualified opportunities generated
The first 90 days have clear objectives agreed from the outset. Success is measured through data, coaching and continuous improvement.
About you
You’ll probably be someone who:
- Genuinely enjoys speaking to people on the phone.
- Is self-motivated and capable of managing your own activity.
- Can quickly build credibility with business owners and senior leaders.
- Understands that consistent activity creates consistent results.
- Keeps accurate notes, follows up professionally and works with discipline.
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Previous outbound sales, business development, recruitment or telesales experience would be advantageous, but attitude, resilience and communication skills matter most.
Salary & progression
- £30,000 basic salary
- Uncapped commission
- Typical first-year earnings of £46,000 - £52,000 based on achieving plan
- Clear progression as the function grows, including opportunities to lead the team or move into a consultative client-facing role
This is an opportunity to help build a function from the ground up, working directly with senior leadership and playing a key role in the future growth of the business.
Apply
No cover letter required.
Simply send us a short note telling us:
- The highest daily call volume you’ve consistently maintained.
- One business development or sales achievement you’re particularly proud of.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an initial conversation, including a short role-play call—because the phone is the job.
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