Strategic BD Director - Professional Services

Howden Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Travel to London

Job summary

Howden Group is seeking a proactive sales professional to identify and open new conversations with Professional Services clients. You will focus on mid-market and larger accounts, build a high-caliber network including at C-suite level, and deliver compelling presentations to win opportunities.

You will collaborate across the Howden group to deliver cross-sell solutions, maintain a structured pipeline, and travel to London regularly in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales with originations and closing new business.
• Experience in or network across Professional Services (e.g., Architects, Engineering, Accounting, Law) is advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience engaging with C-suite executives across large, international clients.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to identify opportunities independently.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with adaptability across changing landscapes.
• Strong organizational skills to manage a structured pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and open new conversations with prospective Professional Services clients from scratch.
• Focus new business development on mid-market and larger Professional Services clients across sectors.
• Build and maintain a network of contacts, including at C-suite level, to identify and convert opportunities.
• Represent Howden with credibility, delivering confident presentations to clients and prospects.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Howden to deliver cross-sell and portfolio solutions.
• Maintain a disciplined pipeline with accurate activity and opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience

Prospecting

Networking

C-suite engagement

Presentation skills

Self-motivated

Entrepreneurial mindset

Pipeline management

Job description

Howden Group is seeking a proactive sales professional to identify and open new conversations with Professional Services clients. You will focus on mid-market and larger accounts, build a high-caliber network including at C-suite level, and deliver compelling presentations to win opportunities.

You will collaborate across the Howden group to deliver cross-sell solutions, maintain a structured pipeline, and travel to London regularly in a hybrid working environment.