VodafoneThree - Business Development Manager- Public Sector

Vodafone; Newbury; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

VodafoneThree is seeking a Business Development Manager for the Public Sector to drive growth across government and publicly funded organisations. The role is location-independent, offering a flexible mix of home-based and office‑based work, with a strong emphasis on strategic engagement and solution selling.

You will own plans, build compelling business cases, and collaborate with product teams to tailor technology offerings. Excellent salary plus commission and Vodafone benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of sales experience within technology, consultancy, or related commercial environment.
• Strong understanding of technology solutions (Cloud, UC, IT Infrastructure, IoT, Digital Transformation).
• Ability to forecast sales across weekly, monthly, and quarterly periods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute your own sales plan; achieve and exceed revenue targets.
• Win new customers via networking, referrals, LinkedIn outreach, and cold calling.
• Manage inbound leads and build long-term customer relationships.
• Create ROI proposals and tailored solution recommendations addressing customer needs.
• Collaborate with product teams to design tailored technology solutions.
• Present and justify the best use of VodafoneThree capabilities to customers.
• Lead sector campaigns to attract high-potential public sector customers.

Skills

Sales experience

Tech solutions

Forecasting

CRM - Salesforce

Stakeholder engagement

Independent worker

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

VodafoneThree - Business Development Manager- Public Sector

Business Area: Local Vodafone Business Unit

Posting Country: United Kingdom

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

At Vodafone, we're working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

Location: Location Independent Worker - Any VodafoneThree Office Location
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus commission and Vodafone benefits
Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Location Independent Worker

As a Location Independent Worker, for operational reasons you may be required to perform your duties, either temporarily or permanently, from any of our offices or customer sites within a reasonable geographic area of your home address. Our "Office in a Box" home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.

Who We Are

We're here to build a network the UK can count on - one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online - we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future's being built - today.

We're creating more than the UK's best network. We're helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.

We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there's space for you here. We're building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

You'll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we're building. From day one, you'll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Why VodafoneThree

Join us and you'll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.

We're not just expanding connectivity; we're reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.

You'll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you'll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.

We move at pace, because what we're building matters - and we're learning as we go. We're proud of the progress we've made, but we're just getting started.

Be part of our Business UK function, a team that are revolutionising how customers use technology and connectivity. With our extensive range of products and services, we help all kinds of organisations - from small, local businesses to multi-national corporations - unlocking the potential of new technologies, including 5G, AI and the Internet of Things (IoT).

What you’ll do

You'll play a key role in growing our public sector business by identifying, engaging, and winning new customers. Working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment, you'll use your commercial expertise to uncover opportunities, build compelling business cases, and demonstrate how our technology solutions can help organisations achieve their goals. You'll have the autonomy to shape your sales approach, influence your territory strategy, and make a direct impact on revenue growth.

• You'll develop and deliver your own sales plan, consistently achieving and exceeding revenue targets and performance goals.
• You'll proactively identify and win new customers through a range of business development activities, including networking, referrals, LinkedIn outreach, and cold calling.
• You'll manage inbound leads, turning interest into meaningful opportunities and long-term customer relationships.
• You'll create compelling business cases, ROI proposals, and solution recommendations that address customer challenges and objectives.
• You'll work closely with specialist product teams to design tailored solutions that meet customer needs.
• You'll advise customers on the best use of our technology capabilities, confidently presenting a broad portfolio of solutions.
• You'll lead targeted sector campaigns to attract and acquire high-potential customers within the public sector.
• You'll contribute ideas and insights that help shape sales strategies, target account plans, and future growth opportunities.
• You'll maintain accurate pipeline management, forecasting, and reporting to support business performance and decision-making.

Who you are

• You'll have at least 3 years of sales experience within technology, consultancy, or a related commercial environment.
• You'll bring a strong understanding of technology solutions, such as Cloud, Unified Communications, IT Infrastructure, IoT, and Digital Transformation.
• You'll be skilled at uncovering customer needs and translating them into strong ROI and business case proposals.
• You'll be confident presenting and influencing senior decision-makers, including C-level stakeholders, both in person and virtually.
• You'll have experience managing opportunities, forecasts, and customer relationships using Salesforce or a similar CRM platform.
• You'll be able to accurately forecast sales performance across weekly, monthly, and quarterly periods.
• You'll demonstrate strong commercial awareness, excellent communication skills, and a customer-first mindset.
• You'll be comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with wider teams to achieve shared goals.
• You'll have experience building, negotiating, and closing complex, high-value technology deals.
• You'll be motivated by achieving ambitious goals and creating new business opportunities.

What we offer

We care about our peoples' success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies.

Need to Know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website ( https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/reasonable-adjustments/ ) for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.

During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are- your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we're looking for authenticity and can't wait to get to know the real you.

Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.