Business Development Director

CIBT; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Auto-enrolment pension (3% employer)

Life assurance (4x annual salary)

Enhanced sick pay & family leave

Employee referral program

Recognition awards (Above & Beyond)

Long service awards

Job summary

CIBT in London seeks a seasoned Business Development Director to lead new business in the UK and Ireland, selling consultative immigration and mobility services to HR, Legal, and Global Mobility teams.

You will own the full sales cycle, build a high-potential pipeline, collaborate with Marketing and cross-functional teams, and represent CIBT at industry events to grow the client base. Travel up to 25% with a hybrid work model in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive B2B new business sales experience in global mobility, travel, or related services.
• Strong knowledge of UK & Ireland markets and immigration-based solutions.
• Proven ability to run a consultative, multi-stakeholder sales process.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close in UK & Ireland.
• Build and manage a qualified pipeline aligned to ideal customer profiles.
• Collaborate with Marketing for demand generation and with pricing teams on proposals.
• Lead senior conversations with immigration consultants and advisory leads.

Skills

B2B sales

Global mobility

UK & Ireland

Consultative selling

CRM Salesforce

Challenger sales

Pricing & business case

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Job Category: Business Development & Client Services

Requisition Number: BUSIN004764

• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

Showing 1 location

Building 2, Moretown, Floor 5
4 Thomas More Street
London, LON E1W1YW, GBR

Travel: Up to 25%

Position Overview:

The role of the Business Development Director is part of CIBT’s commercial organisation. Commercial is undergoing deliberate transformation, with new leadership, improved go-to-market infrastructure, sales support, and a clear strategic mandate to grow the business segment.

The role is focused on identifying, engaging, and closing opportunities within a given territory covering UK and Ireland, selling a consultative, expert-led service into HR, Legal, Global Mobility, Immigration and Travel.

Main responsibilities

New Business Development

• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting through closeof accounts within their territory
• Build and manage a qualified pipeline targeting organisationswithin the definedcustomer profile
• Develop territory and account plans that prioritise high-potential prospects based on sector, immigration volume, and compliance exposure
• Partner withother sales team membersto convert outbound activity into qualified meetings
• Lead insight-driven conversations that challenge prospect assumptions about immigration risk, compliance, and cost
• Tailor commercial proposals around each prospect’s specific workforce mobility challenges—not a one-size-fits-all pitch
• Orchestrate senior subject-matter experts (immigration consultants, attorneys, advisory leads) into client-facing conversations at the right moments
• Navigate multi-stakeholder buying committees spanning HR, Legal, Procurement, and Global Mobility

Pipeline & Revenue Discipline

• Maintain rigorous CRMdatain Salesforce—accurate staging, next steps, close dates, and deal values
• Deliver against quarterly and annual new business revenue targets
• Provide accurate, evidence-based forecasts; distinguish between commit, upside, and pipeline
• Contribute to the refinement of sales playbooks,customer profiledefinitions, and go-to-market strategy as the segment matures

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Marketing on campaign execution and content-led demand generation
• Represent CIBT | Newland Chase at industry conferences, trade shows and networking events to build brand awareness and generate pipeline
• Develop a professional social media presence particularly onLinkedin– sharing relevant immigration insights and industry commentary.
• Collaborate withNewland ChaseConsultingto identify and develop upsell pathways into advisory services
• Engage with Bid Management and Pricing teams on competitive proposals and RFP responses
• Share market intelligence and competitive insight to inform broader commercial strategy

Experience and skills required

• Extensive B2B new business sales experience inglobal mobility, travel,professional services, consulting, HR services, workforce solutions, or a similarly complex, relationship‑driven environment
• Strong experience and understanding of UK and Irelandmarket
• Ability to challenge how prospects think about immigration, reframe their understanding of risk and compliance, and position CIBT as the strategic partner of choice.
• Proven track record of winning newcustomersin the with deal sizes in the$500K+ range
• Demonstrated ability to run a consultative, multi‑stakeholder sales process—not order‑taking
• Experience with Challenger, MEDDPICC, SPIN, or equivalent structured sales methodologies
• Strong understanding and experience ofpricing, competitive positioning, and how to build a business case
• Experience with Salesforce or similar and pipeline management and forecasting
• Fluency in English
• Ability to thrive in fast‑changing environments where priorities shift and formal processes are still being built.

Preferred

• Experience in immigration services,legal,global mobility, relocation, or adjacent workforce mobility sectors
• Familiarity with corporate immigration buying dynamics (HR, Legal, Global Mobility functions)
• Knowledge of RMC (Relocation Management Company)and TMC (Travel Management Company)channel and how immigration services integrate with broader mobility programmes
• Experience selling into regulated or compliance‑driven environments
• Prior exposure to SalesDevelopmentRep‑supported go‑to‑market models
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Auto‑enrolment pension scheme (3% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution)
• Life assurance (4x annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and family leave
• Employee referral program
• Recognition awards (Above & Beyond)
• Long service awards

About Us

CIBT is a leading global provider of immigration and visa services for corporations and individuals, operating in 25 countries worldwide. With more than 30 years of experience, CIBT is the trusted service provider to many of the world’s leading companies, including a majority of the Fortune 500.

CIBT delivers a comprehensive suite of services through two primary brands: Newland Chase, a wholly owned subsidiary specializing in global immigration strategy and advisory services for corporate clients worldwide, and CIBTvisas, a market leader in business and travel visa services for both corporate and individual clients.

Through its global expertise and extensive network, CIBT helps organizations and travelers navigate complex travel and immigration requirements in a fast, convenient, and secure manner.

CIBT is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and dignity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, medical condition, marital or family status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local law.

CIBT is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and employment process for individuals with disabilities or other accessibility needs. If you require assistance or an accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail] .