New Business Sales Executive – Transportation - Data Engineering / Data Architecture Solutions [...]

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a New Business Sales Executive to drive expansion in the transportation sector by selling Enterprise Data SaaS solutions. The role involves managing the full sales lifecycle and engaging with key decision-makers. This remote position offers an attractive package and requires national travel for client visits.

Qualifications

• Experience selling into the transportation sector.
• Proven track record in securing complex IT deals.
• Strong experience in tender-based sales processes.

Responsibilities

• Leading the full sales lifecycle and securing contracts.
• Creating and presenting compelling business cases.
• Engaging C-level executives in the transportation sector.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Persuasion

Solutions-oriented mindset

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Posted:

12.05.2025

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26.06.2025

Job Description:

Do you have a hunter mindset when it comes to new business sales?

Are you experienced in selling complex technology solutions into the transportation sector?

Do you thrive in a high-growth, collaborative, and culture-first environment?

Oliver Sanderson is engaged with a technology company seeking a New Business Sales Executive to sell their Enterprise Data SaaS solutions into the transportation sector.

This pivotal role focuses on driving the company's expansion into transportation by originating, developing, and closing high-value, complex opportunities.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading the full sales lifecycle: identifying leads, cultivating relationships, managing bid responses, and securing contracts.
• Creating and presenting compelling business cases and technical propositions.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and strategic partners to develop tailored solutions and winning proposals.
• Engaging C-level executives and key decision-makers in the transportation sector.
• Achieving ambitious new business growth targets.
• Supporting the transition from sales to delivery to ensure customer success.
• Representing the organization at industry events and through thought leadership content.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience selling into the transportation sector, with a strong understanding of market landscape, competition, and buyer trends.
• A proven track record in securing multi-tower, complex IT deals (e.g., Cloud, Digital, Data Platforms, AI/ML) in transportation.
• Strong experience in tender-based sales processes, including RFIs, ITTs, and pre-qualification questionnaires.
• Exceptional communication, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
• A solutions-oriented mindset with a deep understanding of technology-enabled business change.
• Familiarity with data-led propositions, including data acquisition, sharing, and machine learning.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-growing technology company and potentially accelerate your career.

This is a remote role with national travel required for client visits.

An attractive package is on offer for the right candidate.

If this opportunity aligns with your career goals and you possess the necessary skills, apply today!

Oliver Sanderson is an award-winning executive search firm recognized for contributions to ED&I and digital recruitment innovation by the House of Lords, Global Recruiter, APSCo, the Recruiter Awards, and in the 2022 Platinum Jubilee Album for its transformational contribution to UK business. We specialize in finding talent at the senior leadership level for FTSE 100, FTSE 350, Fortune 500, and PE-backed companies.