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

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

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a New Business Sales Executive to drive expansion in the transportation sector. The role involves selling complex technology solutions, engaging with C-level executives, and managing the full sales lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have experience in transportation sales and a strong grasp of technology trends.

Benefits

Attractive package

Remote work flexibility

Qualifications

• Experience in selling into transportation market.
• Proven success in securing complex IT deals.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leading the full sales lifecycle: identifying leads and securing contracts.
• Creating and presenting compelling business cases.
• Delivering against ambitious new business growth targets.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Persuasion

Solutions-oriented mindset

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Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

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 driving the organisation’s expansion into transportation. You’ll be 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.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders and strategic partners to create tailored solutions and winning proposals.
• Engaging C-level executives and decision-makers across transportation.
• Delivering against ambitious new business growth targets.
• Supporting transition from sales to delivery, ensuring customer outcomes.
• Representing the organisation at industry events and through thought leadership.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience selling into transportation, with a strong understanding of the market, competition, and buyer trends.
• Proven success in securing multi-tower, complex IT deals (e.g., Cloud, Digital, Data Platforms, AI/ML) in transportation.
• Experience with 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. It could be a springboard for your career.

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

This role offers an attractive package.

If this opportunity aligns with your career goals 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 innovation by the House of Lords, Global Recruiter, APSCo, the Recruiter Awards, and in the 2022 Platinum Jubilee Album for a "transformational contribution" to UK business. We specialise in finding talent at senior leadership levels for FTSE 100, FTSE 350, Fortune 500, and PE-backed companies.