Business Development Lead

This role plays a critical part in driving new business, organic growth and retention, while ensuring strong pipeline management, forecasting accuracy and disciplined CRM activity., We are looking for an experienced commercial professional to support the Divisional Director and Sector Commercial Director in delivering growth within the Office & Production sectors.

The role will contribute to sector sales strategy, define priority markets and targets, and lead cross-functional teams to develop winning commercial proposals that align with country and sector-specific commercial strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Support delivery of the top-line sales target across the Office & Production sectors

Support the development and execution of the sales strategy in line with country and sector commercial strategies

Support definition of key markets, geographies and targets in collaboration with the Sector Commercial team

Own the end-to-end sales, bidding, contract close and bid-to-operations handover process for assigned opportunities

Drive new business, organic growth and customer retention across the sector portfolio

Lead and coordinate cross-functional bid teams to develop and submit competitive commercial proposals

Ensure commercial processes, tools and CRM activity are applied consistently and effectively

Contribute to strategic sales initiatives and prioritised customer engagement activities

Proven experience in sales, business development or bid leadership roles

Strong track record of winning and converting complex deals end-to-end

Solid commercial acumen with the ability to balance revenue, margin and risk

Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across senior and operational levels

Strong communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional environments

Highly driven, competitive and results-focused mindset

Confidence using CRM systems and managing structured sales pipelines and forecasts, Disability Confident
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