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

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a New Business Sales Executive to expand its enterprise data solutions in the transportation sector. This role involves engaging with senior stakeholders, managing sales cycles, and driving growth while supporting transition from sales to delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience selling into the transportation sector.
• Proven success in securing complex IT deals.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify leads and close high-value deals.
• Collaborate with teams to develop tailored solutions.
• Engage with senior decision-makers in transportation.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Persuasion

Solution-oriented mindset

Job description

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

This role is based in Southampton, United Kingdom, and requires an EU work permit.

Job Details

• Location: Southampton, UK
• Category: Other
• Job Views: 8
• Posted: 07.06.2025
• Expiry Date: 22.07.2025

Job Description

Oliver Sanderson is engaged with a technology company seeking a New Business Sales Executive to sell Enterprise Data SaaS solutions into the transportation sector. This role involves driving the company's expansion into transportation, managing full sales cycles, and engaging with C-level executives.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify leads, develop relationships, and close high-value deals.
• Create and present business cases and technical proposals.
• Collaborate with internal teams and partners to develop tailored solutions.
• Engage with senior decision-makers in transportation companies.
• Meet ambitious growth targets.
• Support transition from sales to delivery to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Represent the company at industry events and through thought leadership.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience selling into the transportation sector, with knowledge of the market and buyer trends.
• Proven success in securing complex IT deals, including Cloud, Digital, Data Platforms, AI/ML, in transportation.
• Experience with tender processes such as RFIs, ITTs, and pre-qualification questionnaires.
• Excellent communication, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
• Solutions-oriented mindset with understanding of technology-driven business change.
• Familiarity with data-driven propositions, including data sharing and machine learning.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

This is a remote role with national travel required. The package is competitive, offering an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a fast-growing tech company. If interested and qualified, apply today!

Oliver Sanderson is an award-winning executive search firm recognized for contributions to ED&I and digital recruitment innovation by various prestigious organizations. We specialize in senior leadership recruitment for FTSE 100, FTSE 350, Fortune 500, and PE-backed businesses.