Azure Business Development Director

Central Employment; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive business development for Azure solutions. This role focuses on identifying new business opportunities, managing client relationships, and achieving targets within the fast-paced MSP sector. Candidates should have extensive experience in business development, a strong understanding of Azure solutions, and a proven track record in complex sales. Competitive salary package with significant earning potential is offered, alongside the opportunity for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive business development experience within an MSP.
• Demonstrable track record closing complex solution sales.
• Strong understanding of Azure solutions from a technical perspective.

Responsibilities

• Seek out new business opportunities within defined guidelines.
• Build and maintain a substantial pipeline of qualified opportunities.
• Negotiate pricing and contractual terms as required.

Skills

Business Development

Consultative Sales Engagement

Time Management

Proactive Organization

Job description

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Hiring Marketing, eCommerce, Digital and Creative talent across the UK

Central Employment is working with a multi-award winning MSP in the UK, as a trusted Technology partner to the SME and SMB sectors. Due to ongoing growth and success, they are seeking a driven and pro‑active Business Development Director, to focus on their range of Azure cloud solutions.

• Home based mainly, with regular UK client travel to the companies North East HQ.
• Up to £85,000 DOE + OTE £170-£200k + excellent benefits and part of a leading UK Microsoft Partner

Key responsibilities:

• Seek out new business opportunities within defined guidelines and timescales.
• Deliver consistently against all targets.
• Build, manage & maintain a substantial pipeline of qualified opportunities to underpin target achievement.
• Ensure that all pipeline activity is accurately recorded and updated within CRM.
• Thoroughly research & understand individual market sectors to identify potential customer targets.
• Accurately forecast sales by month & quarter.
• Demonstrate cyber product & services suite clearly & differentiate offering within the market.
• Successfully position the cyber solutions within the context appropriate to the specific client or sector, utilising value based arguments, and consultative sales engagement.
• Negotiate pricing & contractual terms as required & in line with company guidelines.
• Track progress against targets on an ongoing basis & take necessary action to refocus efforts if targets are not being met.
• Ensure all customers receive a professional handover from Business Development to Client Management at the appropriate time.
• Continually develop your knowledge & skills to ensure they remain current & relevant.
• Promote a professional image at all times.
• Ensure completion of all required Sales documentation & adherence to all Sales processes.

Experience required:

• Extensive business development experience, gained within an MSP.
• Demonstrable track record closing complex solution sales.
• Strong Business Development experience.
• A strong Azure solutions understanding from a technical perspective.
• Needs based sales methodology; solution or consultative selling.
• Proactive and highly organised with strong time management and planning skills and proven ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrable strong consecutive over‑achievement against individual targets.
• Background within the ICT sector.
• Background within and understanding of SME market segment.
• Experience selling at a senior management and business owner level.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Information Services

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