Business Development Manager (Azure)

The Bridge IT Recruitment; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager (Azure) to drive new revenue opportunities in the UK. This hybrid role requires strong sales experience and a deep understanding of Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will engage with partners, conduct outreach, and collaborate with teams to grow the Azure business. Travel across the UK is expected.

Responsibilities

• Drive new revenue opportunities for Azure cloud services by engaging with partners and clients.
• Proactively identify potential customers and build strong relationships.
• Promote Azure adoption through targeted outreach and campaigns.
• Collaborate with internal teams and Microsoft to maximize co-sell opportunities.
• Conduct meetings, deliver presentations, analyze partner data, and develop strategies to grow Azure business.

Skills

Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure and cloud technologies

Proven sales or business development experience in IT or cloud sectors

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to build and maintain partner relationships

Proactive prospecting and outreach skills

Analytical skills to interpret data and identify growth opportunities

Knowledge of Microsoft partner programs and co-sell initiatives

Consultative sales approach

Organizational and time management skills

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager (Azure) — Up to £40k per year OTE £20k • Bristol Office (Hybrid) • Need access to a car • Happy to travel across the UK

Responsibilities

• Drive new revenue opportunities for Azure cloud services by engaging with partners and clients.
• Proactively identify potential customers and build strong relationships.
• Promote Azure adoption through targeted outreach and campaigns.
• Collaborate with internal teams and Microsoft to maximize co-sell opportunities and funding programs.
• Conduct meetings, deliver presentations, analyze partner data, and develop strategies to grow Azure business within the partner ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure and cloud technologies.
• Proven sales or business development experience in IT or cloud sectors.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain partner relationships.
• Proactive prospecting and outreach skills.
• Analytical skills to interpret data and identify growth opportunities.
• Knowledge of Microsoft partner programs and co-sell initiatives.
• Consultative sales approach.
• Organizational and time management skills.