Business Development Director - UK Public Sector
Business Development Director - UK Public Sector
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Job Description
The role will be part of a successful growing team focused on UK Central Government opportunities. The team is made up of a number of salespeople who generate new opportunities and/or lead on responses to large government procurement programmes. Come and join us as we prepare for the next phase of expansion and make a difference in the industry.
The successful candidate will have a number of elements to their role:
Customer Management
You should expect to spend lots of time with your customers onsite with customer and Version 1 team. Youll need to be prepared to travel regularly in order to do so. You will maintain high levels of customer satisfaction in order to retain and grow revenue in your customers
Contract Management
Work with delivery practices to ensure commercial targets are achieved for your customers and ensure successful execution of contracts awarded to Version 1
Opportunity Management
The role will include a new business development focus primarily in existing accounts but where appropriate in net new logo accounts you will also lead sales opportunities developed both directly through our Commercial team or through our strategic technology partnerships.
Job Objectives:
- Focussed on developing business with a mixture of existing and new logo accounts
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure repeat business referrals and identification of new opportunities
- Lead quarterly business review meetings covering performance (SLAs/KPIs) customer satisfaction innovation quality and improvements
- Lead sales opportunities developed both directly through our Commercial team or through our strategic technology partnerships (Microsoft AWS Oracle Red Hat)
- Identify and develop new business opportunities through networking cold calling and other lead generation techniques which are fit for purpose and align with Version 1 priorities and customer activity.
- Leading both small and large sales opportunities including leading on and supporting bids preparation and management of all bid and sales materials.
- Lead the prequalification process to ensure all customer sales opportunities and bids are fully qualified and identified as winnable
- Create and manage an account plan setting out the customer strategy on a rolling 24 months basis identifying activities and opportunities aligned to the strategy and how we can proactively help shape plans and be their goto partner as a result
- Manage your sales pipeline including prospecting qualifying and closing deals. Monitor and report on sales performance metrics
- Develop and execute sales strategies to meet or exceed revenue goals
- Collaborate with the colleagues (including commercial presales advisory services practice and marketing to develop and implement effective proposiations and proposals
- Prepare and present sales proposals and presentations to prospective clients
- Conduct market research to stay informed of industry trends competition and potential new business opportunities
- Work closely with technical teams to ensure that solutions meet customer needs
- Negotiate contracts and pricing with clients
Qualifications :
What we require:
- Strong experience of working in a business development environment into the UK Public Sector with a focus on Central Government
- Knowledge of the Public Sector tender processes including Government Frameworks applicable to Central Government
- Experience in working in IT Services and technology solutions environment (rather than product)
- Influencing skills: the ability to get people at multiple levels to deliver what you need on time and with high quality even though they wont report to you will be critical to the success of the role.
- Proven experience of building strong customer relationships.
Additional Information :
Why join Version 1
Share in our Success: Excellent base salary plus bonus & an opportunity to join our new V1 Equity success scheme
Inclusive Culture:We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Professional Growth:We offer peer mentorship programs and career development opportunities to help you reach your full potential.
WorkLife Balance:We understand the importance of worklife balance and offer flexible working arrangements.
Supportive Community:Join a team that values collaboration respect and mutual support.
At Version 1 we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing professional growth and financial stability.
We also offer a range of techrelated benefits including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members uptodate with the latest technology.
We prioritise the health and safety of our employees providing private medical and life insurance coverage as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivised certifications and accreditations including AWS Microsoft Oracle and Red Hat.
Our employeedesigned Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our companys profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly a programme designed to support professional growth.
PLUS many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
