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ITSM New Business Sales ConsultantLocation: Hybrid – Watford (2 days per week in office)Type: Full-timeSalary: £60,000 – £80,000 + commission (OTE £120,000 – £150,000) The Opportunity We’re looking for a high-performing ITSM New Business Sales Consultant to drive growth in a fast-scaling, international organisation. This is a true hunter role—focused on winning new business, opening doors, and building a strong pipeline within the ITSM and MSP ecosystem. You’ll take a consultative approach to selling, helping organisations modernise and optimise their IT service operations through automation, integration, and smart service design. If you thrive in a target-driven environment and enjoy owning the full sales cycle, this role offers significant earning potential and real impact. What You’ll Be Doing New Business Development • Proactively generate and win new business across MSPs and enterprise organisations, • Identify, engage, and influence key decision-makers in IT, Operations, and Service Management, • Build and execute strategic prospecting plans using tools like HubSpot, Salesforce, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator, • Lead discovery sessions to uncover client challenges and opportunities, • Position ITSM, integration, and automation solutions aligned to business outcomes, • Deliver compelling demos, proposals, and workshops, • Navigate complex, multi-stakeholder sales environments, • Maintain accurate forecasting and pipeline visibility, • Stay up to date with ITSM platforms (e.g. ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, BMC, Freshservice), • Feed market intelligence back into marketing, product, and leadership teams, • Proven track record in new business (“hunter”) sales within ITSM, IT services, or MSP environments, • Experience selling ITSM, automation, or integration solutions, • Strong understanding of managed services and recurring revenue models, • Ability to manage complex B2B sales cycles, • Excellent communication and consultative selling skills, • Knowledge of ITSM frameworks (e.g. ITIL, SIAM), • Experience with integration or workflow automation platforms, • Background selling into MSPs, enterprise IT teams, or via channel/resellersWhy Join Us?, • Join a growing international business with strong market momentum, • High-earning potential with uncapped commission structure, • Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, • 1-week onboarding and cultural immersion at HQ in Finland, • Global presence across the UK, Europe, and the US

* * LOCATION: Milton Keynes with occasional travel HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role. CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent opportunity CLOSING DATE: 22/5/26 We reserve the right to close the advert earlier If we receive a high volume of applications. Were looking for a highly experienced and inspirational commercial leader with a significant sales based background within a Captive Automotive Financial Services organisation and/or OEM. You'll report into our CEO and will drive our business forward through our teams in Sales, Sales Compliance and Development and, through strong, productive relationships across Volkswagen Group, our dealer network and brands. In this pivotal and influential position you will use your extensive commercial leadership skills to develop and deliver the Retail Sales strategy to maximise distribution channels, while creating opportunities and optimising new routes to market. You will role model our Guiding Principles, build a culture of psychological safety and inclusion and, provide ethical leadership to deliver great customer outcomes. What youll bring: Youll be aforward thinking, strategic and motivational leader who delivers results through people, cross-functional teams, and 3rd parties to support the delivery of volume, breadth, and profit objectives. Youll havea progressive and developmental mindset with demonstrable experience of developing strategic commercial initiatives. Essential experience & skills youll need to be a success in this role: • You have extensive experience in customer-facing environments with specific skills implementing and managing risk strategies, strong financial management, leading cross functional teams and functional management., • Through your experience of developing and managing customer facing processes, you have ensured fair treatment, transparency, value to customers and all other guidance from regulators has been accomplished., • More generally, youll have experience within regulated environments - ideally by the FCA along with a deep understanding of the UK business governance and regulatory regime and requirements implementation com pliance monitoring and management specifically, in organisations of a comparable size and scale., • You have successfully driven change and you're comfortable in dynamic, changing environments in a leading role., • You have well-developed emotional intelligence, influencing and communication skills which you can use to share information, listen, and create two-way dialogue that builds openness and commitment and, involve others to maximise contribution overall., • With great skills of analysis, you can interpret issues objectively to make sound decisions for the business that uphold our customer needs and good customer outcomes as a priority, • You are highly proactive, flexible, pragmatic, and able to react appropriately and effectively to changing circumstances and demands., • You'll effortlessly fit into the Commercial leadership structure with the potential for growth within FS or the OEM., • Youre collaborative and ambitious and work in the interest of customer and stakeholders, even when your own objectives are challenged., • Youll report to the Chief Executive Officer for VWFS UK Ltd and lead the Retail Sales department and the teams responsible for Finance Sales, Sales Compliance, Sales Development and Dealer Network Oversight., • Youll be responsible for developing sales strategies, policies, and procedures for the UK VWFS Group companies., • Develop and maintain strong productive relationships across senior management, departments, brands and key stakeholders., • Your span of control is across VWFS UK, VW Bank GmbH and compliance is required across the European Organisational Handbook (E-OHB), the FCA and the European Central Bank (ECB)., • Youll have a team of circa. 50 people who work with our dealer network of circa. 800 sites to drive FS and network performance., • Be an agent for change by embracing new ways of working, innovative technologies and agile attitudes to work promoting minimal viable everything attitude to encourage a collective growth mind-set in support of modernisation of the business., • Youll develop and implement plans to meet objectives through existing and new routes to market by utilising current and, establishing new relationships with 3rd party retailers, emerging technology, and tech providers., • Plan and deliver sales, margin and market penetration objectives., • Lead sales activity that complies with internal and external regulations with the Consumer Credit Sourcebook (CONC) taking precedence over conflicting guidelines this includes Vulnerable customers, product suitability and transparency and, behaviours and competence of introducers of our products., • Use strong negotiation skills with our network and 3rd parties, to grow sales, protect margin and support good customer outcomes., • Effectively manage introducer relationships through a robust communication infrastructure, clear performance indicators, and development with corrective action in place as appropriate., • Lead the sales engagement with our Enterprise Risk Framework and develop robust and effective reporting to support transparency with regulators., • Youll engage and cooperate with VW companies in the UK to coordinate and implement joint strategies and build and maintain an effective industry network., • Youll play a leading role within our Credit Assessment & Retailer Services functions. Whats in it for you? Bonus: Discretionary on-target bonus of up to 25% (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. Car schemes*: Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance and fuel card. OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member. Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers , access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you with the option to buy additional family cover/ and your family access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover , so you can select the benefits that matter to you. We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. Youll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work. * * * Why join VWFS UK? Youll have the opportunity to make a difference by helping us to achieve our mission. Our mission is straight forward; we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isnt just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team. The Retail Sales Director is a Certified /Senior Manager role under the Senior Manager and Certification Regime (SMCR) and the role holder is required to comply with the FCAs Conduct Rules. A mandatory requirement of the SMCR is for VWFS to certify that the role holder is fit and proper to perform the duties on an ongoing basis.

Talentful is seeking a talented professional to conduct market mapping and support strategic hiring for leading technology companies. Your role will focus on identifying top-tier talent through deep market knowledge and insights.

Sales Planning & Market Intelligence Manager. You will be playing a pivotal role in shaping the sales and operations planning cycle for Renault, Dacia, and Alpine. We are looking for someone to deliver timely and accurate monthly sales and operations planning reviews that provide strong commercial i

Product Demonstrator – Tools & Accessories Area: North London / Hertfordshire Salary & Package • Basic Salary: £33,500, • OTE: £10,000, • Company Vehicle Provided, • Health We are recruiting on behalf of a leading premium manufacturer of tools and accessories, recognised across the industry for quality, innovation, and high-performance products. This is a strong, established brand operating at the top end of the market, trusted by trade professionals, contractors, and merchants across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, practical individual who wants to come off the tools but stay within the trade environment, representing a respected manufacturer in a customer-facing, field-based role. The Role • Demonstrating premium tools and accessories to trade professionals and end users, • Delivering hands-on product demonstrations in merchant branches, trade counters, and customer sites, • Supporting sales teams with real-world product knowledge and technical insight, • Attending trade events, branch visits, and live demonstrations, • Building strong relationships with merchants, contractors, and distributors, • Feeding back market intelligence and product performance insights The Company • Leading manufacturer within the premium tools and accessories sector, • Known for quality, reliability, and innovation at the high end of the market, • Strong reputation with trade professionals and national distribution networks, • Established brand with a trusted product range used across the construction and trade industries The Ideal Candidate • Background in a skilled trade such as carpenter, plumber, electrician, landscaper, or similar, • Could also suit an apprentice or early-career individual in landscaping or construction, • Strong hands-on experience using tools in a real working environment, • Looking to come off the tools and move into a field-based representative role, • Confident communicator with the ability to engage trade professionals, • Passionate about tools, equipment, and practical product performance, • Full UK driving licence required About the Opportunity • Ideal move for someone stepping away from site work into a long-term career role, • Opportunity to represent a premium, well-respected brand in the field, • Excellent blend of practical knowledge and commercial exposure Ref: CPJ1810

Business Development Manager - ICP / Utilities Sector Location: Hertfordshire, UK (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Package: Competitive salary + benefits Role Overview The Business Development Manager will be responsible for generating new business across the UK within the ICP (Independent Connections Provider) and utilities infrastructure market, while also developing existing client relationships to drive account growth. The role acts as a key commercial interface for the business, focused on pipeline development, strategic market penetration, and full-cycle deal management through to contract award and handover. Key Responsibilities New Business & Pipeline Development Identify, qualify, and develop new sales opportunities across the UK utilities and ICP market Build and maintain a structured and sustainable sales pipeline Develop and execute a 12-month strategic sales plan focused on growth targets Research emerging market opportunities in EV, grid connections, residential, industrial & commercial sectors Client & Stakeholder Management Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and strategic partners Act as a key commercial point of contact for customers and stakeholders Build long-term relationships with developers, EPCs, IDNOs, and DNO stakeholders Sales Execution & Bid Support Engage prospective clients through meetings, calls, digital outreach, and industry events Review technical and commercial scope of works prior to tender submission Collaborate with internal estimating and tendering teams throughout bid lifecycle Lead commercial negotiations through to contract award and handover Market Representation Represent the business at industry events, conferences, and networking forums Promote brand awareness and support market positioning strategy Reporting & Performance Deliver monthly KPI, sales, and pipeline reports Maintain CRM accuracy and forecasting discipline Provide market intelligence to support strategic decision-making Key Requirements Sector Expertise Strong understanding of the ICP and UK electrical utilities sector Knowledge of DNOs, IDNOs, NERS accreditation, and UK distribution networks Awareness of EV infrastructure, grid connections, and energy transition markets Understanding of LV/MV networks up to 11kV and 33kV Commercial Capability Strong commercial awareness including contract law and risk management Proven ability to negotiate and close complex technical and infrastructure contracts Experience managing full sales lifecycle from lead generation to completion Core Skills Strong communication and presentation skills Excellent organisation and time management Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building capability Company Overview The organisation is a UK-based environmental and infrastructure engineering services group specialising in critical national infrastructure support, particularly across energy, utilities, and transport sectors. It provides integrated solutions spanning environmental services, infrastructure maintenance, engineering support, and utility network services. The business operates across regulated infrastructure markets and supports clients involved in energy transition, grid modernisation, and sustainable infrastructure development. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

Super is seeking a Staff Market Intelligence Researcher to lead the development of AI-native research systems. The role involves designing continuous intelligence systems, owning research workflows, and connecting consumer understanding to business outcomes. Ideal candidates have 6-9 years of experi

Goldman Sachs is seeking a Sales Support Analyst to join their TPW Switzerland team in Greater London.The role requires effective collaboration with senior sales professionals on commercial activities and supporting pre-sales and post-sales processes for the Swiss client base.Candidates should be se

A fast-growing AI-powered market intelligence company in the United Kingdom is seeking an EA / Commercial Assistant to support the leadership team.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is seeking an expert in competitive intelligence and strategy to elevate market narratives that highlight the role of AI in legal transformation. With a strong focus on external messaging, the ideal candidate will leverage 12+ years of experience in the legal technology spa

A technology and advisory firm seeks an Account Executive to spearhead growth in the UK mid-market.

The Senior Global Market Intelligence Leader will be the primary architect of our global market and competitive intelligence framework, ensuring our New Product Introductions (NPIs) are informed by rigorous, actionable insights. Experience: Progressive experience in market intelligence, marketing re

Ensure news coverage and analysis contribute meaningfully to the department’s broader market intelligence and research activities. The role sits at the centre of the department’s marketing intelligence capability, ensuring that developments affecting supply, demand, trade flows, and energy polic

Together, we transform advanced insights and market intelligence into strategies that protect businesses, drive performance, and shape the future of reinsurance. At Gallagher Re, we’re looking for a Product Owner Strategic Market Intelligence professional to join our Strategic Advisory team. In th

Candidate Source is looking for a Senior Researcher to join their team in Kings Somborne.In this role, you will support executive search and research assignments, requiring strong automotive sector knowledge and exceptional stakeholder engagement skills.Responsibilities include conducting research i

GE HealthCare is seeking a Senior Global Market Intelligence Leader in the UK to transform data into strategic insights. This role involves leading competitor intelligence, managing global market research for new products, and providing actionable insights for executive decision-making. Ideal candid

Workflow speed* Automation depth* Knowledge orchestration* Enterprise integration* Go-to-market (GTM) motion* Spot emerging trends early and elevate clear calls to action that enable LexisNexis to move ahead of competitors or respond quickly to market developments. Translate market and competitive i

Peninsula is seeking a CPT Market Analyst based in London to support Cargo Procurement & Trading by delivering high-quality market intelligence, analytics, and asset performance controls. This role involves comprehensive market analysis, production of insightful reports, and collaboration across mul

This role involves driving the development of data-driven products that provide insights into insurance markets.

A global technology market intelligence firm is seeking a Business Development Director to drive new business growth across EMEA.

A financial intelligence firm in Greater London is seeking a candidate to analyze corporate events and public company news.

Develop deep expertise in IDC’s Custom Solutions offering, including key buyer personas (Marketing Intelligence, Regional Strategy, Marketing leaders) and their core use cases. IDC is a global leader in technology market intelligence and advisory services, operating across 110 offices worldwide. E

Luton Borough Council is seeking a Procurement & Market Intelligence Officer to manage procurement activities within the Health and Social Care portfolio.

As a Staff Market Intelligence Researcher, your primary tool is AI—not as a shortcut, but as the infrastructure through which research happens. You will design and operate research systems that produce high-quality consumer and market intelligence at a speed and scale that traditional agency model

This role leads the BRC’s Market intelligence offering and provides line management for the Market Intelligence team of four people. As BRC Director of Market Intelligence, you will be responsible for:.

Toka is seeking an experienced Account Executive to lead its expansion in the UK intelligence and government sectors. This unique role requires insider knowledge of the UK intelligence ecosystem and a proven success record in B2G sales, preferably within a startup or scale-up environment.

Prepare weekly and monthly Market Intelligence Reports summarizing key market movements, opportunities, and risks. Analyze relationships with banks, arrangers, and market participants to gather early intelligence on market sentiment and funding windows. Manage and lead the analytical and strategic f

The ideal candidate should have at least one year in a competitive intelligence role and possess strong research and analytical skills.

We’re working with a fast-growing AI-powered market intelligence business focused on public sector markets.

Do you have a passion for procurement and a keen eye for market insight? We’re looking for a Procurement & Market Intelligence Officer to join our Health and Social Care portfolio and help deliver real value for the Council, our services, and the community.

You will conduct desk-based research to support biomedical landscaping and competitive intelligence projects, providing structured insights to strengthen client deliverables.

Chevron Corporation in London is seeking a Commercial Analyst to join their Analytics & Market Intelligence team. The role focuses on providing market intelligence and analytical support across distillates trading, strengthening decision-making processes with data-driven insights. Ideal candidates w

You will provide actionable market insights, oversee funding strategies, and collaborate across functions to ensure accurate forecasts. The ideal candidate will have 8–14 years of experience in Treasury or Corporate Finance, a strong grasp of the mortgage market, and proficiency in Excel and Power

A market intelligence firm in Greater London seeks a Sales Development Representative to drive new business through effective outreach.

William Reed Ltd is seeking a Senior Insight Manager in Greater London.The role involves delivering strategic insights to impact business decisions, primarily in the food and drink sector.Responsibilities include project management, data analysis using tools such as Power BI and Excel, and presentin

Board Intelligence is a technology and advisory firm that supercharges boards with the science of board effectiveness. We are looking for an Account Executive to join our expanding sales team and take ownership of the UK mid-market. Working closely with senior stakeholders across your accounts, you

This role involves data analysis, market research, and supporting marketing efforts. A leading financial services provider in London is looking for a Market Research Associate to join their Structured Finance team.

This role involves preparing marketing materials, engaging in ECM transactions, and conducting market analysis.

A leading global energy company is seeking a Senior Strategy & Market Analyst to provide strategic advisory support and deliver insights to executive leadership. Responsibilities include preparing strategic briefings, assessing market trends, and performing detailed analyses.

Collaborate cross functionally with Marketing, Product, and Customer Success to support deal progression and seamless onboarding. Board Intelligence is a technology and advisory firm that supercharges boards with the science of board effectiveness. We are looking for an Account Executive to join our

The British Retail Consortium is seeking a Director of Market Intelligence to lead a team and provide insights into the UK retail industry.

The role involves market intelligence, thought leadership contribution, and driving the strategic positioning of Agiloft in the marketplace. Agiloft is seeking a Product Marketing Manager in the United Kingdom to develop and execute go-to-market strategies for its leading Contract Lifecycle Manageme

As an Investment Banking Associate within the Market Intelligence team, you will assist in preparing origination/marketing materials to pitch new ideas to clients and execute transactions. Liaise with equity syndicate, research, sales, and trading teams to gather market intelligence. Produce ad hoc

Alter Domus is searching for a Market Intelligence & Communications Manager to serve as the primary hub for product intelligence across the Private Equity portfolio. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with at least 5 years of experience in product management or marketing.

Key actions include preparing intelligence reports, analyzing competitors’ trends, building forecasting models, quantifying market opportunities, and collaborating with Sales, Product, and Business Intelligence teams to align priorities. The candidate will gain experience in market intelligence, c

A global analytics leader in the energy sector is seeking a Vice President, Short-Term Oils, to lead critical market analysis and forecasting for crude oil dynamics. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in oil market analysis, a proven track record of informing strategic decisions, a

A technology and advisory firm is seeking an Account Executive to join their sales team in the UK.This role involves driving new business acquisition, managing the full sales cycle, and building long-term client relationships.The ideal candidate will possess significant B2B sales experience, excelle

Bain and Gray is seeking a Junior EA / Commercial Assistant to support their leadership team in a fast-growing AI-powered market intelligence business.