Business Development Director

Pertemps; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A SaaS provider specializing in critical event management is recruiting a business development professional in Leicester Forest East. You will drive growth by sourcing and closing new business opportunities, collaborating with various teams to develop market strategies. Candidates should have strong B2B software sales experience and a proven track record of exceeding targets. The role offers a competitive salary with an OTE of £140k, hybrid working, and benefits including private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Commission scheme – OTE £140k, uncapped

25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays

Hybrid working

Workplace Pension

Private Healthcare Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a B2B software (SaaS) sales environment.
• Background in selling incident and critical event management.
• Demonstrable track record of achieving or exceeding targets.

Responsibilities

• Source, develop, and close new business opportunities.
• Help shape the go-to-market strategy.
• Build long-term client partnerships.

Skills

B2B software sales experience

Proven track record of achieving targets

Entrepreneurial mindset

Understanding of PropTech or security tech SaaS

Job description

The Company

SaaS provider specialising in critical event management, incident management and resilience technology, helping organisations anticipate, respond to and recover from incidents more effectively. Diverse client base successfully installed in commercial real estate, retail centres, tall buildings and security/FM companies. With investment backing and strong market traction, they are scaling rapidly and looking for exceptional talent to help them grow. Forecasted year‑on‑year growth of 50%.

The Role

We are recruiting a results‑driven business development professional to accelerate growth across key sectors. As an individual contributor, you will be responsible for sourcing, developing, and closing new business opportunities and helping shape the go‑to‑market strategy. This is a high‑impact role where you will work closely with sales, marketing, product development, and customer success to build long‑term client partnerships. Lead outbound prospecting campaigns using multi‑channel outreach. Support marketing with content ideas, sector insights, and campaign feedback. Attend industry events, conferences, and exhibitions to represent the company.

The Person

Proven experience in a B2B software (SaaS) sales environment. Background in selling incident and critical event management, PropTech or security tech SaaS. Demonstrable track record of achieving or exceeding targets. We are seeking an entrepreneurial mindset and drive to achieve.

The Offer

• Competitive salary, commission scheme – OTE £140k, uncapped
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays
• Hybrid working, occasional travel to Head Office
• Location – Ideally based in the Midlands/South
• Workplace Pension
• Private Healthcare Scheme