UK Government Enterprise Sales Leader — Growth & Strategy

Version 1; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + bonus

Equity participation

Flexible working

Private medical & life insurance

AI-native tooling

Job summary

Version 1 is seeking an experienced sales leader to drive its UK Government sector enterprise accounts. The role focuses on managing a portfolio with ~£30 million annual revenue, expanding in central and local government, and leading new business growth.

You will set strategic account plans, forecast pipelines, and ensure robust financial reporting, while coordinating with partners and stakeholders to win and deliver large-scale contracts.

Qualifications

• Experience leading sales teams in IT services selling to UK central/local government.
• Deep knowledge of government procurement frameworks (G-Cloud, Digital Outcomes & Specialists, CCS agreements).
• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding revenue targets.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with senior government officials.
• Experience with strategic account planning and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a sales team to achieve revenue and growth targets.
• Set clear goals and performance metrics to foster high performance.
• Provide strategic guidance on deal structuring, engagements, and negotiations.
• Represent Version 1 at industry events and government forums.
• Manage end-to-end sales cycle from lead to contract finalization.

Skills

Sales leadership

Government sector sales

Strategic account management

Forecasting

Job description

Version 1 is seeking an experienced sales leader to drive its UK Government sector enterprise accounts. The role focuses on managing a portfolio with ~£30 million annual revenue, expanding in central and local government, and leading new business growth.

You will set strategic account plans, forecast pipelines, and ensure robust financial reporting, while coordinating with partners and stakeholders to win and deliver large-scale contracts.