Business Development Headhunter

Hovland Barnes; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hovland Barnes is seeking a Business Development Headhunter to join their founding team in Miami. This role involves prospecting and winning new client accounts in the U.S. market while building and executing commercial plans.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 4+ years in B2B business development, and a strong understanding of the business landscape in Miami/Florida. Fluent English is required; Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in B2B business development/sales, preferably in professional services.
• Strong understanding of the U.S. business landscape; network in Miami/Florida is a plus.
• Results-driven, confident communicator, and strong negotiator.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and win new client accounts in the U.S. market.
• Build and execute commercial plans by industry/vertical.
• Lead the full sales cycle: outreach, discovery, proposals, follow-up, and closing.
• Work closely with consultants to ensure exceptional delivery and client experience.

Skills

B2B business development

Sales negotiation

Relationship building

Market understanding

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or International Relations

Job description

About the job Business Development Headhunter

Position: Business Development Headhunter / Sales Hunter (Headhunting)

Miami, FL (on-site with flexibility)

Scope: U.S. market (with focus on Florida / East Coast)

Who we are

We’re an Executive Search firm expanding internationally and launching / scaling operations in the U.S., starting from Miami. We partner with national and international companies to hire key leadership and critical roles through a high-touch, tailored search approach.

Who we’re looking for

We’re hiring a Business Development Representative / Sales Hunter to join our founding team in Miami. You’re a true hunter—comfortable opening doors, building relationships with senior decision-makers, and driving revenue. Background in B2B professional services (headhunting, staffing, consulting, HR services, SaaS, corporate solutions) is a strong plus.

What you’ll do

• Prospect and win new client accounts in the U.S. market.
• Build and execute commercial plans by industry/vertical.
• Lead the full sales cycle: outreach, discovery, proposals, follow-up, and closing.
• Work closely with our consultants to ensure exceptional delivery and client experience.

What we need

• Bachelor's degree (Business, Marketing, International Relations or related).
• 4+ years in B2B business development/sales (preferably professional services).
• Strong understanding of the U.S. business landscape; network in Miami/Florida is a plus.
• Fluent English (Spanish is a plus).
• Results-driven, confident communicator, strong negotiator, and comfortable selling to executives.