Business Development Director

SSR Contract & Technical; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS provider is seeking a results-driven business development professional to accelerate growth in key sectors. The role involves sourcing and closing new business while shaping the go-to-market strategy. Successful candidates will have a proven track record in B2B SaaS sales, particularly in critical event management or PropTech. The position offers a competitive salary with an uncapped OTE of £140k, 25 days annual leave, and hybrid working arrangements, ideal for those based in the Midlands/South.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Uncapped commission scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Workplace Pension

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Source, develop, and close new business opportunities.
• Shape the go-to-market strategy and build long-term client partnerships.
• Lead outbound prospecting campaigns using multi-channel outreach.

Skills

B2B software sales experience

Entrepreneurial mindset

Proven track record of meeting targets

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.