Business Development Director (Telco)

Addition+; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Uncapped bonus potential

Influence high-value projects

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in London is seeking a Client Director to drive growth in the telecommunications sector. This role involves managing strategic accounts, leading business development, and interacting with senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in selling IT services and experience with large telecom enterprises. The position offers flexible hybrid working and uncapped bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing strategic accounts within the telecoms sector.
• Ability to collaborate with technical delivery teams.
• Successful in applying a consultative sales approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development across UK telco enterprises.
• Take charge of pipeline strategy, forecasting, and sales performance.
• Represent the company at industry events.

Skills

Proven track record selling IT services into the telecommunications industry

Strong understanding of enterprise software, digital platforms, and tech consulting

Comfortable engaging senior stakeholders

Experience with large UK-based telco businesses

Commercially minded with a proactive approach

Ability to operate confidently in fast-paced environments

Job description

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If you thrive in the world of enterprise tech and know how to sell into fast-moving, complex sectors, this is a role where you can make a serious impact. You'll be leading strategic growth across the UK telecoms space — helping a global consultancy deepen relationships and win new business with major industry players.

• Location: London (hybrid)
• Industry: Technology consulting – Telecommunications focus

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Managing and growing strategic accounts within the telecoms sector
• Leading business development across UK telco enterprises — from first contact to signed deal
• Applying a consultative sales approach to complex IT and software development services
• Collaborating with technical delivery teams to align solutions with client challenges
• Taking charge of pipeline strategy, forecasting, and sales performance
• Representing the company at industry events, conferences, and client engagements
• Working cross-functionally with marketing to generate and nurture qualified leads
• Acting as a trusted partner to C-level execs and decision-makers in the telco space

Main Skills Needed:

• Proven track record selling IT services into the telecommunications industry
• Strong understanding of enterprise software, digital platforms, and tech consulting
• Comfortable engaging senior stakeholders and navigating complex sales cycles
• Experience working with large UK-based telco businesses — international exposure is a plus
• Commercially minded with a proactive, self-driven approach
• Able to operate confidently in fast-paced, multicultural business environments

What’s in It for You:

• Work with major telco brands and influence high-value projects
• Flexible hybrid working and a collaborative, global team culture
• Uncapped bonus potential with plenty of room to grow
• Real input into UK market strategy and go-to-market execution
• Backed by a large-scale international delivery network

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

• Industries

  Telecommunications and IT Services and IT Consulting

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