Business Development Lead

Role: Business Development Lead

Location: Coventry

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Salary: Up to £60k

What this role actually is (without the fluff):
This isn t just sales. It s about spotting where we can genuinely help organisations do better, building trust with the right people, and turning that into long-term, meaningful work.

You ll be the person connecting the dots between:

what clients actually need (often not what they say they need),

what we re great at doing

where there s real opportunity to grow.

What you d do day-to-day

Getting out there (calls, meetings, events) and building relationships with organisations that could genuinely benefit from what we do

Turning conversations into opportunities and opportunities into actual work

Owning the full journey: from first intro understanding the problem shaping the solution closing

Working closely with the internal team so what we re selling actually makes sense and delivers

Keeping a clear view of the pipeline (what s coming, what s stuck, what s worth chasing)

Spotting patterns and opportunities not just reacting to what s in front of you

Helping shape how we talk about ourselves (proposals, messaging, positioning)

What success looks like

A steady flow of good-fit opportunities (not just volume for the sake of it)

Strong relationships where clients trust us early

Winning work that actually delivers impact not just ticking revenue boxes

Helping the business grow in a way that feels intentional, not random

The kind of person suits this role

You re naturally curious you ask good questions and actually listen

You re comfortable leading conversations (even with senior people) without being pushy

You re commercial, but not transactional

You re organised enough to manage a pipeline without it managing you

You like figuring things out especially when there isn t a clear playbook

You don t need loads of structure to get moving, but you can create it when needed

You care about doing good work, not just closing deals

The less obvious bits (but important):

You ll need to balance strategy and hands-on work this isn t just big-picture thinking

You ll be working closely with a small team, so how you communicate and collaborate matters a lot

There s probably a mix of autonomy and accountability you re trusted, but expected to deliver

You ll need to be comfortable representing the business externally (you are the face of it in many cases)

Why this role is interesting

It s not a volume sales role it s about thoughtful growth

You get real influence on how the company grows, not just hitting targets

You re close to both the client side and delivery side, which is where the interesting decisions happen

It suits someone who likes building something, not just maintaining it

We welcome diverse applicants and are dedicated to treating all applicants with dignity and respect, regardless of background.