Junior Business Development Associate – International Markets

Job description

Location: UK | Switzerland | USA | 100% Remote

Compensation: Commission-Based

Build Your Own Business. Work Remotely. Earn Without Limits.

Learn how to win business. Build relationships. Create your own success.

TalentCloud Group is looking for an ambitious Junior Business Development Associate to help develop new client relationships across the UK, Switzerland and USA.

We're not looking for years of experience.

We're looking for someone with energy, curiosity, resilience and the determination to become genuinely good at business development.

You'll work directly with experienced recruiters and business leaders, learning how to identify opportunities, engage decision-makers and build long-term commercial relationships.

This is not a scripted call-centre sales role.

It's an opportunity to develop real business development, sales and relationship-building skills in an international recruitment business.

About TalentCloud Group

TalentCloud Group is a Zurich-based specialist recruitment business operating internationally.

We combine specialist recruitment expertise with market intelligence, technology, data and AI to help companies identify and secure exceptional talent.

We're entrepreneurial, international and deliberately low on bureaucracy. You'll work closely with experienced professionals who will help you develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed.

What You'll Do

Your primary objective is simple:

Create new client opportunities for TalentCloud Group.

You will:

• Research companies and identify potential new clients
• Identify and approach relevant decision-makers
• Reach out through phone, email, LinkedIn and other channels
• Build and manage your own pipeline of prospects
• Start conversations with hiring managers and business leaders
• Understand client hiring needs and identify opportunities for TalentCloud
• Build long-term commercial relationships
• Follow up consistently and professionally
• Work closely with the recruitment team to understand current talent markets and hiring trends

You'll gain exposure to multiple markets including technology, AI, engineering, robotics, financial services and professional services.

What You'll Learn

We don't expect you to arrive as an accomplished salesperson.

We'll help you develop the skills required to become one.

You'll learn how to:

• Identify and qualify potential clients
• Research companies and markets
• Approach senior decision-makers
• Conduct effective business development calls
• Write strong outreach messages and emails
• Build credibility with prospective clients
• Understand hiring challenges
• Handle objections and rejection
• Build and manage a sales pipeline
• Turn initial conversations into long-term client relationships

Who We're Looking For

Your background is less important than your potential.

You might be:

• A graduate looking to start a career in sales or recruitment
• Someone early in their career looking for greater earning potential
• Someone with experience in sales, customer service, hospitality or recruitment
• A recruiter who enjoys the business development side of the role
• Someone entrepreneurial who wants to build something of their own

Most importantly, you're:

• Confident speaking to new people
• Comfortable picking up the phone
• Curious and willing to learn
• Resilient when people say no
• Self-motivated and disciplined
• Commercially minded
• Comfortable working independently and remotely
• Driven by results

Compensation

We believe in being transparent.

This is a commission-based opportunity without a guaranteed base salary.

Your earnings are directly linked to the business you generate and the revenue created from those client relationships.

This structure will not suit everyone.

However, for someone who wants to develop serious business development skills, work with international companies and participate directly in the value they create, the opportunity offers significant upside potential.

The commission structure and payment mechanics will be explained clearly before any commitment is made.

Career Growth

This role is designed as an entry point, not a destination.

As you develop, there are multiple progression paths, including:

• Senior Business Development
• Account Management
• Recruitment Consulting
• Market Leadership

You may also choose to specialise in a particular industry, geography or client market.

We're looking for people who want to build something and create lasting impact.

Ready to Apply?

Send us your CV or LinkedIn profile.

But don't send a traditional cover letter.

Instead, answer this question:

You've identified a company you'd love to win as a TalentCloud client. How would you get their attention?

We don't expect the perfect answer.

We want to see how you think.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Colchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English