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

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

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a New Business Sales Lead in Milton Keynes to drive sales of its enterprise data solutions within the transportation sector. This pivotal role demands expertise in complex technology sales, stakeholder engagement, and a proven track record in new business growth. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and communication, this position offers a dynamic and supportive environment for career advancement.

Benefits

Attractive salary package

Remote work flexibility

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience selling into the transportation sector.
• Track record in securing complex IT deals (Cloud, Digital, Data Platforms).
• Strong experience in tender-based sales processes.

Responsibilities

• Leading the full sales lifecycle and securing contracts.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to create tailored solutions.
• Engaging with C-level executives and achieving growth targets.

Skills

Communication

Persuasion

Negotiation

Solutions-oriented mindset

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31.05.2025

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15.07.2025

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 expanding the business 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 create tailored solutions and winning proposals.
• Engaging with C-level executives and key decision-makers across the transportation sector.
• Achieving ambitious new business growth targets.
• Supporting the transition from sales to delivery to ensure 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 accelerate your career.

This is a remote role with national travel required for client site 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 placing talent at the senior leadership level for FTSE 100, FTSE 350, Fortune 500, and PE-backed companies.