Business Development Manager - Microsoft Business Applications

Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across Microsoft Business Applications. This role involves identifying opportunities, building customer relationships, and deploying Microsoft solutions like Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience in IT sales, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for technology. Competitive salary with uncapped OTE offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in a sales or business development role within the IT or technology sector.
• Familiarity with Dynamics 365 (D365), Power Platform, and other Microsoft products.
• Strong negotiation and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth by identifying new business opportunities.
• Position Microsoft solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Build relationships within Microsoft’s partner ecosystem.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of Microsoft technologies

Tools

Dynamics 365

Power Platform

Job description

Business Development Manager - Microsoft Business Applications

Permanent - Home based (in the UK)

No sponsorship can be offered

Basic salary + OTE (uncapped)

About the Role

As a Business Development Manager, you will drive growth across the Microsoft technology portfolio by identifying opportunities, building strong customer relationships, and developing solutions that support digital transformation. You will work with customers, partners, and internal teams to position Microsoft solutions—including Dynamics 365 (D365), Power Platform, and wider Microsoft technologies—to solve real business challenges and deliver measurable value.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities, engaging with customers to understand their commercial and technology needs.
• Position Microsoft-based solutions —including D365, Power Platform, and enterprise Microsoft services—to address customer requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across Microsoft’s partner ecosystem to create collaborative, end-to-end solution opportunities.
• Collaborate with technical pre-sales, delivery consultants, and marketing teams to support lead generation, customer success, and solution development.
• Keep up-to-date with Microsoft products, licensing models, and partner programs to provide accurate and strategic guidance to customers.
• Manage and grow your sales pipeline, meeting and exceeding monthly and quarterly targets through disciplined forecasting and customer engagement.

Requirements

• 4+ years’ experience in a sales or business development role within the IT or technology sector.
• Background working with Microsoft solutions, technology consulting, or enterprise transformation projects.
• Familiarity with Dynamics 365 (D365), Power Platform, and other Microsoft products.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
• A proactive, self-driven mindset and a genuine passion for sales and Microsoft technologies.