Business Development Director
15 days ago
London
Business Development Director – Central Government We are partnering with a global technology services business that is continuing its strong growth across the UK Public Sector, working with central government departments and public bodies to deliver large-scale digital transformation. We are seeking an Business Development Director to drive growth, deepen client relationships, and secure major service-led opportunities. This is a hands-on, consultative role for a proactive professional who thrives on building trusted partnerships, engaging senior stakeholders, and managing complex, multi-layered sales cycles. You’ll be selling technology and digital services, not products — positioning the business as a long-term, strategic delivery partner to the UK government. 🚀 Key Responsibilities: • Identify and secure new business opportunities within the UK Public Sector, while expanding relationships across existing accounts, • Lead end-to-end sales cycles – from prospecting and qualification through to proposal, negotiation, and contract closure, • Build strong, trusted relationships with senior civil servants and commercial/procurement stakeholders, • Collaborate with internal delivery, pre-sales, bid, and marketing teams to shape compelling solutions and proposals, • Develop and execute 24-month account growth plans aligned with departmental objectives and frameworks, • Maintain a clear and accurate pipeline, forecasting revenue and driving activity to exceed targets, • Ensure smooth transition of contracts into delivery, maintaining client satisfaction throughout the lifecycle 🌟 Required Skills and Experience: • Proven track record in business development within the UK Central Government, • Experience selling IT services and technology solutions such as cloud, digital transformation, and managed services, • Deep understanding of public sector procurement, frameworks, and tendering processes, • Strong background in consultative, solution-led sales with long sales cycles and multiple stakeholders, • Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills, with credibility at senior levels, • Experience leading bids, RFP responses, and working collaboratively across internal technical and delivery teams, • Commercially astute, confident in negotiating contracts and managing complex commercials, • Results-driven, ambitious, and motivated by delivering meaningful impact in the public sector 📦 The Package: • Base salary: £100,000 – £120,000, • Double on-target earnings (OTE), • Performance-related bonuses and incentives, • Career progression and mentorship opportunities, • Comprehensive benefits including private healthcare, pension, wellbeing initiatives, and employee discounts, • Recognition and reward schemes including annual awards