Nicholas Howard
Nicholas Howard are delighted to be recruiting for a Business Development Representative (BDR).
We are looking for a thoughtful, relationship-driven Business Development & Growth Specialist to help us build meaningful connections with future clients. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys research, communication, collaboration, and making a measurable impact on business growth.
You will play a key role in identifying new opportunities, nurturing relationships, and working closely with colleagues across Sales and Marketing to create a seamless and supportive experience for our prospects and clients.
We value curiosity, empathy, and continuous learning—and we are committed to creating an environment where you can grow, be supported, and succeed.
Responsibilities:
- Research and identify organisations and decision-makers who could benefit from our solutions.
- Thoughtfully personalise outreach based on industry insights, data, and client needs.
- Engage new prospects through a variety of channels in a respectful, human-centred way.
- Qualify and nurture inbound leads, ensuring each prospect feels understood and valued.
- Build long-term relationships through consistent, personalised follow-ups.
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, and Industry teams to ensure smooth and supportive handovers.
- Use our technology stack (Salesforce, HubSpot, Sales Navigator, Cognism, Bombora, Lusha, and others) to organise work and gain insights.
- Accurately record interactions in our CRM and help improve data quality.
- Reflect on performance data to continuously refine outreach approaches and improve outcomes.
Qualifications:
You don’t need to meet every requirement to apply. If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you.
- Experience or interest in business development, sales, marketing, or client engagement.
- Strong research and communication skills, with attention to detail.
- Confidence building relationships and having meaningful conversations.
- Comfort working with data and technology (or willingness to learn).
- A collaborative mindset and enjoyment of working cross-functionally.
- A proactive, organised approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
Should you wish to be considered for this position, please apply below.
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