Principal Sales Lead - Application Services

NTT DATA Services; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology services is seeking a Principal Sales Lead for Application Services based in London. This pivotal role focuses on driving growth in the Banking and Financial Services sector by leveraging deep industry knowledge and fostering client relationships. Candidates should have extensive experience in IT sales and the ability to lead complex sales opportunities, along with a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in consulting or IT services industry sales.
• Proven experience in negotiating and closing large deals.
• Experience in Custom Application Development, Application Architecture.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth of Custom Application offerings in the UK&I Market.
• Engage with prospects and existing clients to uncover business needs.
• Develop and maintain understanding of industry trends and client-specific challenges.

Skills

Consultative selling

Technical sales expertise

Industry knowledge in Banking & Financial Services

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

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22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Competitive salary | UK: Remote + client visits

At NTT DATA, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees are key factors in our company’s growth, market presence and our ability to help our clients stay a step ahead of the competition. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA and for the people who work here.

NTT DATA is currently looking for a PrincipalSales Lead - Application Servicesremoteforour growing team in the UK.

Location: London, UK

We are currently seeking a Principal Sales Lead forApplication Serviceswho will be responsible for helping us grow the UK&I Market.

ThePrincipal Sales Lead - Application Serviceswill drive the growth of Custom Application offerings and provide subject matter expertise within theBanking & Financial Servicesindustry. This critical role identifies and researches potential clients, engages with prospects, describes our services and closes sales. An Application Services Specialty Seller leverages their deep industry knowledge and expertise to understand customer needs and apply consultative selling techniques to lead the definition of solutions and proposals. Our approach is highly collaborative and often requires our Application Services Specialty Seller to orchestrate and execute across an array of client and internal personnel, building deep and lasting relationships along the way.

This role will work remotely from your home office located within the UK with travel required to meet with clients as necessary.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Providing technical sales expertise for the development and implementation of complex digital products / applications / solutions
• Sales, Deal Strategy, Solution development, and Digital Transformation
• Leverage deep industry knowledge to build relationships, understand customer needs and provide tailored solutions that drive revenue and customer success
• Engage with prospects and existing clients through consultative selling techniques to uncover pain points and business needs, guiding them to the best possible solutions that align with their objectives
• Work closely with the solution team and practice experts to develop customized solutions that address client-specific challenges
• Define the client value and relevance of solution for client using industry relevant KPIs
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of industry trends, challenges and opportunities to provide insightful guidance and strategic advice on the industry for technology, product and business clients
• Build and maintain lasting relationships with clients and partners by understanding focus and needs, and anticipating them in advance
• Assisting in assessing potential application of company digital products to meet client needs and may prepare detailed digital product specifications for the development and implementation of client products / applications / solutions
• Supporting NTT DATA’s client/enterprise product sales efforts through consultative selling activities

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in consulting or IT services industry sales
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience negotiating, shaping, and closing large deals in the professional services space
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience selling Custom Application Development, Application Architecture, Cloud Migration & Legacy Modernization services/solutions
• Minimum of 10 years of cross-industry experience with several of those years focused on the Banking & Financial Services Industry

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience
• Proven experience leading large, complex, strategic sales opportunities
• Ability to engage and build relations with senior leadership at Fortune 500 organizations
• Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to oversee and inspire multiple teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment
• Attributes include strategic thinking, teamwork, ability to influence, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a high level of professionalism and strong attention to detail
• Must have anexpanded breadth of business experience driving deal shaping & origination
• Ability to interact with senior leadership at a client and/or within NTT DATA

Our people are the most critical component of our long-term success and their health and wellbeing are our priority. You will enjoy a comprehensive, locally competitive benefits package.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo. Visit us at us.nttdata.com.