Commercial Director for Data

Version 1; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting company is seeking a Commercial Director for Data in Manchester, focused on driving sales of data solutions. This role requires a strong understanding of data technologies and consultative selling skills, aiming to enhance client engagement and expand the company's data revenue. Candidates should be adept in stakeholder management and able to communicate technical concepts effectively to various audiences. Version 1 emphasizes an inclusive culture, providing excellent professional development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Excellent base salary plus bonus

Professional growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Tech Scheme for latest technology

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B data technology sales, especially around cloud platforms.
• Proficiency in managing stakeholder relationships and consultative sales.
• Strong familiarity with data engineering and analytics processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing data solution sales opportunities and provide insights.
• Engage clients to showcase data capabilities, support pre-sales technical discussions.
• Collaborate on developing go-to-market strategies and sales materials.

Skills

Consultative Selling

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Data Platforms

Cloud Technologies

AI/ML

Job description

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Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.

We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023.

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.

Job Description

The Commercial Director for Data plays a critical role in providing specialist data sales expertise. This individual will work closely with sales, pre-sales and technical teams, as well as marketing, and partners to assist in positioning and selling Version 1’s data services and solutions to new and existing clients. Their primary focus will be to increase Version 1 data revenue by contributing sales insights, refine messaging, and ensure alignment with market trends, customer needs, and emerging technologies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of data solutions, consultative selling skills, and the ability to translate technical capabilities into business value for prospective customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Sales Opportunities
• Assist the Sales Lead in managing and qualifying data solution opportunities.
• Provide specialist sales insights to align customer needs with Version 1’s data offerings.
• Collaborate with marketing, delivery, and partner teams to drive demand generation and targeted campaigns.
• Customer Engagement & Consultative Selling
• Support customer discussions by showcasing Version 1’s data capabilities in areas such as data engineering, analytics, AI/ML, and cloud data platforms.
• Work with technical pre-sales teams to help shape tailored solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Assist in refining Version 1’s data value proposition, ensuring clarity on competitive differentiators and industry best practices.
• Develop & Execute Go-to-Market Strategies.
• Work with sales leadership and Data & AI Service Line leads to refine go-to-market strategies for data solutions.
• Assist in developing sales collateral, pitch decks, and value messaging tailored to different industries and customer personas.
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitor positioning, and emerging technologies, supporting the sales approach accordingly.
• Partner & Ecosystem Collaboration
• Work alongside partners, including cloud providers (Azure, AWS) and data platform vendors (Databricks, Snowflake, Oracle), to enhance solution offerings.
• Support engagement with Version 1’s delivery and engineering teams to ensure sales commitments align with execution capabilities.
• Identify co-sell opportunities and collaborate with partners to maximize customer value.
• Performance KPIs
• Assist in tracking and managing pipeline activity, ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting of sales performance.
• Own the TCV and Revenue KPIs for the Data Service Line, working with Sales Leads to achieve growth targets, contributing to Version 1’s expanding data practice.
• Provide insights and feedback to the data leadership team to refine offerings based on customer demand.
  

Qualifications

Expected Experience & Skills:

• Sales & Business Development Support
• Experience in B2B data technology and capability sales, preferably in data solutions, analytics and cloud platforms.
• Strong familiarity with consultative selling and understanding business challenges.
• Ability to support senior decision-maker engagements (CIOs, CTOs, Heads of Data & Analytics).
• Data & Technology Knowledge
• Understanding of data platforms, data engineering, AI/ML, analytics, and cloud ecosystems.
• Familiarity with technologies such as Azure Data Services, AWS, Databricks, Snowflake, Oracle, and Power BI.
• Ability to articulate the business impact of data-driven decision-making and AI solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
• Strong communication skills, able to simplify complex technical concepts for both business and IT audiences.
• Experience collaborating with technical pre-sales, delivery teams, and marketing.
• Ability to support the creation of compelling business cases and sales messaging.
• Results-Driven & Adaptable
• Self-motivated with experience in supporting sales pipeline development and execution.
• Ability to navigate complex sales cycles and multi-stakeholder engagements.
• Comfortable working in an evolving market, adapting to new trends and customer needs.
• Experience effectively challenging internal organisation to position capability to win.
  

Additional Information

Why join Version 1?

• Share in our Success: Excellent base salary plus bonus & an opportunity to join our new V1 Equity success scheme
• Inclusive Culture:We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Professional Growth:We offer peer mentorship programs and career development opportunities to help you reach your full potential.
• Work-Life Balance:We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements.
• Supportive Community:Join a team that values collaboration, respect, and mutual support.
  
  

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.

We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivised certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.

PLUS, many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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