Business Development Director – Public Sector

Version 1; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A company providing IT services is looking for a Business Development Director in Belfast. The role focuses on growing government opportunities, maintaining high client satisfaction, and leading sales initiatives. Ideal candidates have experience in the UK Public Sector and strong relationship-building skills. This position offers significant growth potential in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development within the UK Public Sector.
• Knowledge of Public Sector tender processes and Government Frameworks.
• Strong influencing skills across multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Spend time with customers onsite to maintain high satisfaction.
• Work with delivery teams to meet commercial targets.
• Focus on new business development in existing accounts.

Skills

Business development experience in the UK Public Sector

Knowledge of Public Sector tender processes

Strong influencing skills

Ability to build customer relationships

Job description

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Business Development Director – Public Sector, Belfast

Client: Version 1

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 6368fc58ca1c

Job Views: 16

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

The role will be part of a successful, growing team focused on UK Central Government opportunities. The team is made up of salespeople who generate new opportunities and lead responses to large government procurement programmes. Join us as we prepare for expansion and make a difference in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer Management: Spend time with customers onsite, maintaining high satisfaction to retain and grow revenue. Travel may be required.
• Contract Management: Work with delivery teams to meet commercial targets and ensure successful contract execution.
• Opportunity Management: Focus on new business development within existing accounts and new logos, leading sales opportunities through our Commercial team or strategic partnerships.

Job Objectives:

• Maintain and develop business primarily in existing accounts and new logos.
• Build strong client relationships for repeat business and referrals.
• Lead quarterly business reviews on performance, satisfaction, and improvements.
• Lead sales opportunities, including bids and proposals.
• Identify new opportunities through networking and lead generation techniques.
• Manage sales pipeline, prospecting, qualifying, and closing deals.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to meet revenue goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments for proposals.
• Present sales proposals and conduct market research.
• Work with technical teams to ensure solutions meet client needs.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing.

Qualifications:

• Experience in business development within the UK Public Sector.
• Knowledge of Public Sector tender processes and Government Frameworks.
• Experience in IT Services and technology solutions, not products.
• Strong influencing skills across multiple levels.
• Proven ability to build strong customer relationships.