Business Development Director - Managed Service

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global company is seeking a Business Development Director in Slough to drive growth in managed services. The role involves building client relationships, identifying strategic opportunities, and collaborating with teams to create service offerings. Candidates should have extensive experience in IT outsourcing and business development, with strong communication skills and a solid understanding of key industry sectors.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Well-being programs

Flexible and hybrid work models

Training and language classes

Social events

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in business development or strategic account growth within managed services.
• Strong network and industry understanding in key sectors such as TMT, HLS, BFSI.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages valued.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow client relationships across the UK and globally.
• Identify strategic opportunities and develop tailored presentations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to co-create service offerings.

Skills

Business development

Strategic account growth

IT outsourcing

Sales cycle management

Cloud transformation

Cyber resilience

Excellent communication

Job description

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Business Development Director - Managed Service, Slough

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

At Avenga, we believe that human creativity empowers technology that matters. Operating globally, our 6000+ specialists provide a full spectrum of services, including business and tech advisory, enterprise solutions, CX, UX and UI design, managed services, product development, and software development.

This is the job

As Business Development Director – Managed Services, you are a strategic leader with a strong hunter mindset, responsible for driving growth in a fast-evolving managed services landscape. Based in the UK, you focus on building and expanding new businesses for our world-class Managed Services deliveries.

Previous experience in providing Managed Services in areas such as Infrastructure Operations, Cloud Operations, Cyber Security, Managed Solutions, DevOps as a Service, or Application Support and Maintenance is required.

You should be able to recognize customer setups and discuss cloud transformation, cyber resilience, digital operations, or functional outsourcing—and convert them into scalable services. You understand how to position value-driven service models that help clients increase agility, optimize costs, and accelerate digital transformation.

You will lead the full business development lifecycle, from opportunity identification and solution shaping to contract signing. Collaboration across Pre-Sales, Consulting, and Delivery teams is essential to ensure alignment between client expectations and operational capabilities.

This is you

• Extensive experience in business development or strategic account growth within managed services or IT outsourcing.
• Strong network and industry understanding in at least one key sector (e.g., TMT, HLS, BFSI).
• Ability to lead complex sales cycles, including multi-stakeholder and public procurement environments.
• Skilled at articulating the value of managed services across cloud, infrastructure, application, and digital operations domains.
• Comfortable with nearshore and offshore delivery models and modern ITSM/SLM approaches.
• Advanced knowledge in cloud platforms, AIOps, cybersecurity, or data platforms is a plus.
• Proven leadership capability—either as a people leader or experienced mentor.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in C-level conversations.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.

This is your role

• Build and grow client relationships across the UK and globally.
• Identify strategic opportunities and develop tailored presentations for key offerings.
• Collaborate with internal teams to co-create service offerings and go-to-market strategies.
• Create promotional content in cooperation with internal teams to showcase capabilities and solve specific customer problems.
• Translate industry trends and client needs into actionable business development strategies.
• Represent the company in key client and industry engagements, acting as a trusted advisor and thought leader.

What awaits you at Avenga?

Through our values—Better Minds, Bolder Ideas, and Bigger Hearts—we strive to provide you with the tools, autonomy, trust, and support needed to excel. Benefits include private health insurance, well-being programs, flexible and hybrid work models, laptops and gear, training, language classes, social events, great offices, and more.

We pride ourselves on the diverse skills and character of our teams and welcome everyone to apply and contribute to our collective strength.