Sales Director

Jas Gujral; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An international software consultancy is seeking a Business Development Manager based in Reading, UK. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience in sales and business development, particularly in selling software solutions. A strong track record in acquiring new customers and negotiation skills is essential. The salary ranges from £80K to £110K, with an additional bonus structure. This role may require travel within the UK and Europe.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in sales and business development.
• At least 4-5 years selling software solutions.
• Experience in selling to Software Product companies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for selling software solutions.
• Develop strategies to generate leads and close deals.
• Maintain understanding of the UK and Europe market.

Skills

Sales expertise

Business development

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Market trend knowledge

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager - Reading

Our Client is an international software consultancy who are looking to recruit a New Business Development Manager with at least 7 – 10 years expertise in sales and business development.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for selling software solutions in the Product Software Engineering Services Space (Analytics, Cloud, Web applications, Mobility, ER&D).
• Coordinate sales efforts across a cross-functional team, mapping and interacting with CTOs and VP-Engineering.
• Develop and execute strategies to generate leads and close deals, with a strong focus on new customer acquisition.
• Maintain a sound understanding of the UK and Europe market and leverage this to bring clients.

Qualifications

• Must have 7–10 years of experience in sales and business development.
• Must have a degree with at least the last 4-5 years selling software solutions in the Product Engineering space.
• Experience selling to Software Product companies (ISVs and platforms) and ER&D (Storage, Networking, Automotive and Consumer Electronics).
• Strong track record in acquiring a new customer base with strong negotiation skills and advanced sales knowledge.
• Comfortable working with executive management and able to articulate strategy, solutions and services.
• Analytical and negotiation skills; ability to synthesize complex technical, business, and legal issues to solve problems and execute action plans.
• Knowledge of market trends, industry participants, new technologies and business models.
• Based in Reading, United Kingdom with travel to the UK or Europe as needed.

The salary for this role is £80K - £110K + bonus structure of up to £60K – these numbers can be negotiated for strong backgrounds. Please send your CV in Word format along with salary and availability details.