Business Development Director - Azure

Technology Services Group Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading managed IT services provider in the UK is seeking a Business Development Director. This role focuses on developing business in the SME market, particularly with Microsoft Azure solutions. The position allows for significant flexibility, including home-based working, and requires a proven track record in sales excellence and business development. Employees can enjoy a supportive work culture alongside opportunities for growth and progression within the company.

Benefits

Employee benefits trust

Company bonus scheme

Life assurance 4 x Salary

Contributory pension scheme at 4% matched

Healthcare and Cash plan

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Paid CSR Days

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Qualifications

• Extensive business development experience with a track record of over-achievement against targets.
• Proven background selling Microsoft Azure solutions.
• Experience in SME market segment and selling at a senior management/C-suite level.

Responsibilities

• Seek new business opportunities focusing on Microsoft Azure solutions.
• Build and maintain a substantial pipeline of qualified opportunities.
• Deliver consistently against all sales targets.

Skills

Business Development

Microsoft Azure

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Sales Methodology

Job description

About the role;

As a Business Development Director you will be responsible for seeking out new business opportunities and delivering new customer wins within the middle and upper segments of the SME market. For this particular role you must have a successful proven background in developing business within Microsoft Azure solutions on behalf of a Managed Services Provider.

This is a home-based role with some travel required when necessary.

Who are we?

TSG (Technology Services Group) are a Managed IT Services provider supporting businesses UK wide with their technology solutions. As a Microsoft Partner we are committed to delivering excellence for our customers alongside investing in our colleagues to provide them with the knowledge and tools required to deliver great results.

TSG are one of the few Microsoft Partners in the UK who hold all six Microsoft designations, and one of the only partners who specialise in mid-market. Our commitment to excellence for our customers and employees is backed by our consistent world class NPS score of +80 and our recent accreditation as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in addition to being placed on the ‘2024 UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech’ list. Our guiding principles of Team TSG, Service Excellence and Shared growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Why should I work for TSG?

Employee ownership – as a growing business we want to ensure that everybody who contributes towards our success, shares in our success. High performing members of Team TSG are entered into an employee benefits trust (EBT). The EBT is the single largest beneficiary within TSG meaning employees will share the benefits of the proceeds, driving a high performing culture with long term value and mutually beneficial outcomes
Our open and honest culture where feedback is taken on-board and acted upon
Our social events – annual all expenses paid ‘TSG Festival’ and team building funds
Two paid CSR days per annum that you can use to support the community
Giving something back – the ‘TSG Foundation’ established in November 2022 has so far donated over £120,000 to support nominated businesses and charities
Our responsibility to the environment as we work towards net carbon zero
Flexible working opportunities including home working and hybrid options
Annual salary benchmarking
Excellent progression opportunities, training and support, including recognised qualifications

Here’s why;

Our open and honest culture where feedback is taken on-board and acted upon
The monthly wellbeing check-ins we complete with all staff and the support provided off the back of those where needed
Our social events. In addition to regular virtual quizzes and other ad hoc team building events, we launched the very first ‘TSG Festival’ in 2021, Team TSG’s feedback was so positive that we have decided to make it a yearly event
Two paid CSR days per annum that you can use towards giving something back
Our charity fundraising - TSG have raised over £20,000 in the last 2 years for our current chosen charity Mental Health UK. We have also recently launched our very own ‘TSG Foundation’
Our responsibility as a business to the environment as we are working towards becoming a net carbon zero business
Flexible working policy
Relaxed dress policy
Excellent progression opportunities, training and support, including recognised qualifications

Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to;

Seek out new business opportunities with a strong focus around Microsoft Azure, 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 TSG’s product & services suite clearly & differentiate TSG’s offering within the market.
Successfully position TSG’s 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 Account Management at the appropriate time.
Continually development 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.
Demonstrate effective and collaborative use of all available resources.
Understands the value of developing leads and contacts thru cold calling when necessary.
Practical and action orientated sales performance & planning including but not limited to GAP recovery and 306090-day planning

Knowledge, Skills & Experience;

Extensive business development experience.
A number of years consecutive over-achievement against individual targets.
A proven background selling Microsoft Azure solutions.
Strong problem solving skills.
Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organisational skills.
Ability to build rapport and good working relationships with key stakeholders.
Able to adapt to, embrace and lead change.
Strong PowerPoint & Presentation Skills.
Commercial awareness and a broad understanding of business issues.
An understanding of needs-based sales methodology; solution and/or consultative selling.
Proactive and highly organised with strong time management and planning skills and proven ability to multi-task
Demonstrable track- record closing complex solution sales.
Background within and understanding of SME market segment.
Experience selling at a senior management and C-suite level.

Benefits;

25 days annual leave + publicholidays, rising with length of service
Employee benefits trust
Company bonus scheme
Life assurance 4 x Salary
Contributory pension scheme at 4% matched
Healthcare and Cash plan
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Perkbox discounts
Employee assistance programme
Paid CSR Days
Company sick pay and income protection cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Employee recognition scheme
Eyecare vouchers
Discounted gym membership
Long service rewards

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today to be considered.