New Business Sales Lead – Transportation - Data Engineering / Data Architecture Solutions Business

JR United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology company is seeking a New Business Sales Lead focused on selling Enterprise Data SaaS solutions in the transportation sector. This role involves driving organizational expansion, engaging with C-level executives, and achieving new business growth targets. Candidates should have a proven track record in complex IT sales and strong communication skills, with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Leading full sales lifecycle: identifying leads and securing contracts.
• Creating compelling business cases and technical propositions.
• Engaging C-level executives across the transportation sector.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Persuasion

Solutions-oriented

Understanding of market landscape

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

New Business Sales Lead – Transportation - Data Engineering / Data Architecture Solutions Business, London

Client:

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Do you have a hunter mindset for 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 sales role focuses on driving the organization’s expansion into transportation, responsible for 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 create tailored solutions and winning proposals.
• Engaging C-level executives and key decision-makers across the transportation sector.
• Achieving ambitious new business growth targets.
• Supporting the transition from sales to delivery, ensuring customer outcomes.
• 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 the 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 and 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 springboard your career.

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

It offers an attractive package.

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

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