Running a recruitment agency means wearing a lot of hats. Chasing leads, writing proposals, updating CRMs, prepping for client meetings, following up warm prospects… all while trying to keep existing clients happy and candidates moving. Something always gives. That’s where
Business Development & Sales Support.
Growing your client base takes time, consistency, and the right approach. At Nurture, we provide tailored Business Development and Sales Support solutions designed to help businesses win more clients and grow sustainable.
What can we help with?
Business development doesn’t just mean picking up the phone or sending a few emails. Behind the scenes, it takes time, organisation, and the right materials to make a good impression and keep momentum going. If you’re too busy working roles to prepare proposals, pull together client packs, or keep your CRM up to date — we can help.
At Nurture, we support recruitment agencies with the day-to-day admin and marketing design tasks that help business development run more smoothly. Whether you’re targeting new clients, following up warm leads, or simply trying to stay visible and relevant, we help take the pressure off your internal team.
Here’s the kind of support we provide:
Designing branded pitch decks and service brochures
Creating and formatting tender responses or capability statements
Pulling together case studies and success stories
Updating client packs and marketing collateral
Keeping lead lists and pipelines organised
Helping with LinkedIn visuals, graphics, and outreach materials
Formatting and proofreading sales emails or presentations
You still lead the conversations and strategy — we help you look the part and stay on top of the workload. Our support is flexible, so whether you need help with one project or ongoing weekly tasks, we can slot in where you need us most.
Business Development for Recruitment Agencies
Business Development for HR and Payroll Providers
You’re focused on compliance, service delivery, and supporting clients through sensitive or high-pressure situations. HR and payroll are functions where accuracy, discretion, and deadlines are non-negotiable. But winning new business often doesn’t get the same consistency. Business development support helps
Business Development for Law Firms
In most law firms, business development is important but rarely urgent. That means it gets pushed down the list until there’s a dip in workload, a partner flags it, or a big opportunity suddenly appears. But growth doesn’t happen by
Business Development for Accountancy Practices
Most accountancy firms grow through reputation, referrals, and longstanding relationships. That works, until it doesn’t. Whether you want to attract larger clients, diversify your services, or simply avoid peaks and troughs in workload, relying on word of mouth alone can
Business Development for Marketing and PR Agencies
For Marketing and PR agencies, pitching is part of the job. But when it comes to formal bids, public sector tenders, or framework submissions, the process is a whole different game, one with tight deadlines, rigid structures, and buyers who
Business Development for Training and Coaching Providers
Whether you’re a solo coach delivering powerful 1-2-1 support, a small training consultancy, or a growing team bidding for larger contracts, getting your offer in front of the right people (and convincing them to buy) can be a real challenge.
Business Development for Consultancy Firms
Consultancy firms thrive on expertise. Whether you’re advising on strategy, transformation, finance, operations, or people—your value lies in solving problems and delivering results. But knowing your worth isn’t the same as consistently winning new work. Business development often ends up
Business Development for Construction Companies
For many construction companies, business development is a challenge that comes down to one simple fact: you’re great at building, but winning the work that fills the pipeline often feels like a job in itself. Whether you’re focused on local
Business Development for Civil Engineering Firms
In civil engineering, precision, planning, and long-term thinking are essential. But when it comes to business development, many firms find themselves stuck in reactive mode, juggling delivery while trying to keep new work coming in. Winning contracts, maintaining key relationships,
Business Development for Building Contractors
For building contractors, most of the effort goes into getting the job done, on time, to spec, and under pressure. But without a steady pipeline of upcoming work, even the best delivery teams can find themselves facing gaps between projects
Business Development for Architects and Surveyors
In a competitive and relationship-driven industry, winning new work as an architect or surveyor often relies on more than just good design or technical accuracy. Visibility, trust, and consistency are just as critical as capability, yet business development often falls
Business Development for Facilities Management Providers
Facilities management providers often deal with complex bids that require detailed information on service delivery, compliance, and cost efficiency. Preparing competitive proposals can be time-consuming, especially when your focus is on maintaining day-to-day operations and managing client expectations. Common Challenges
Business Development for M&E Contractors
Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) contractors face tough competition when bidding for projects. Preparing detailed, compliant, and persuasive bids takes significant time and expertise, time you often don’t have when managing complex installations and maintenance work. Key Challenges in M&E Contract
Business Development for Waste Management Companies
Bidding for public and private sector waste contracts is highly competitive. Whether you’re providing general waste collection, recycling services, hazardous waste disposal, or commercial skip hire, the pressure to prove compliance, efficiency, and value is high. But writing a winning
Business Development for Environmental Consultancies
Environmental consultancies are often asked to tender for public sector frameworks, infrastructure projects, and private developments. Whether your expertise is in ecological surveys, impact assessments, sustainability planning, or environmental compliance, securing work often means submitting a detailed and persuasive bid.
Business Development for IT Support Providers
IT support providers are regularly asked to tender for contracts with schools, councils, SMEs, healthcare providers, and other organisations looking for reliable, cost-effective technical support. Whether you specialise in fully managed services, ad hoc support, cybersecurity, or cloud infrastructure, securing
Virtual Support
Use our Virtual Business Support Tool for research, data gathering, and outreach template creation, without replacing your team. This virtual assistant is designed to lighten the admin load, speed up routine tasks, and help your team focus on high-value business development activity. Ideal for businesses that want cost-efficient support without compromising personal connection or strategy.
- Market research & competitor analysis
- Lead list creation
- Drafting marketing content and email templates
Hybrid Support
Blend the speed of our Virtual Business Support Tool with the insight of 1-2-1 calls from experienced BD specialists. This hybrid model supports your team with admin-heavy tasks like research and outreach prep, while still giving you space to discuss strategy, messaging, and targeting with real people. It’s about making your business development efforts more efficient and consistent, without losing the personal touch that makes them effective.
- Combines fast, efficient AI-powered task handling with personalised human guidance and expertise.
- One-to-one calls allow you to discuss your unique challenges and priorities, ensuring the AI support is aligned perfectly with your needs.
- Human experts review AI outputs during calls, providing feedback and adjustments to ensure high-quality results.
- Regular calls help fine-tune how you use the AI tool, improving efficiency and outcomes over time.
- Scale support as needed, adjusting the mix of AI and human interaction based on your current workload and priorities.
Flexible Support
Need reliable, expert support to manage your business development and sales administration tasks without hiring full-time? Our Flexible Full-Service Support provides experienced freelance specialists who handle essential activities. This flexible option lets you offload time-consuming admin and coordination work, so your team can focus on high-value activities.
- Market research and competitor analysis
- Lead list creation and qualification
- CRM management and pipeline updates
- Marketing coordination including email campaigns and social media scheduling
- Proposal and presentation preparation
Hiring Support
Looking for a full-time or part-time Business Development professional to join your team? We’ll help you recruit the right person, whether that’s an experienced Business Development Executive or a Senior Manager who understands your industry.
- Find the Right Talent Quickly We identify and attract experienced Business Development Specialists who fit your business needs.
- Full-Time or Part-Time Options Flexible hiring solutions so you can scale your bid function as required.
- Reduce Recruitment Hassle We handle sourcing, screening, and shortlisting, saving you time and effort.
- Industry-Specific Expertise Access candidates with proven experience.
- Long-Term Value Build an in-house resource that grows with your organisation, reducing reliance on external services.
- Cultural Fit Assessment We ensure candidates align with your company’s values and working style.