Job Title: Business Development Director
Location: Remote, UK
Salary: Up to £80k +
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
About the role;
As a Business Development Director you will be responsible for seeking out new business opportunities and delivering new customer wins within the middle and upper segments of the SME market. For this role you must have a successful proven background in developing business within Business Applications solutions on behalf of a Managed Services Provider.
This is a home-based role with some travel required when necessary.
Who are we?
TSG (Technology Services Group) are a Managed IT Services provider supporting businesses UK wide with their technology solutions. As a Microsoft Partner we are committed to delivering excellence for our customers alongside investing in our colleagues to provide them with the knowledge and tools required to deliver great results.
TSG are one of the few Microsoft Partners in the UK who hold all seven Microsoft designations, and one of the only partners who specialise in mid-market. Our commitment to excellence for our customers and employees is backed by our consistent world class NPS score of +80 and our recent accreditation as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in addition to being placed on the ‘2024 UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech’ list. Our guiding principles of Team TSG, Service Excellence and Shared growth are at the heart of everything we do.
Why should I work for TSG?
- Employee ownership – as a growing business we want to ensure that everybody who contributes towards our success, shares in our success. High performing members of Team TSG are entered into an employee benefits trust (EBT). The EBT is the single largest beneficiary within TSG meaning employees will share the benefits of the proceeds, driving a high performing culture with long term value and mutually beneficial outcomes
- Our open and honest culture where feedback is taken on-board and acted upon
- Our social events – annual all expenses paid ‘TSG Festival’ and team building funds
- Two paid CSR days per annum that you can use to support the community
- Giving something back – the ‘TSG Foundation’ established in November 2022 has so far donated over £120,000 to support nominated businesses and charities
- Our responsibility to the environment as we work towards net carbon zero
- Flexible working opportunities including home working and hybrid options
- Annual salary benchmarking
- Excellent progression opportunities, training and support, including recognised qualifications
Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to;
- Seek out new business opportunities with a strong focus around Microsoft Business Applications within defined guidelines and timescales.
- Deliver consistently against all targets.
- Build, manage & maintain a substantial pipeline of qualified opportunities to underpin target achievement.
- Thoroughly research & understand individual market sectors to identify potential customer targets.
- Successfully position TSG’s solutions within the context appropriate to the specific client or sector, utilising Value Based arguments and Consultative Sales engagement.
- Negotiate pricing & contractual terms as required& in line with company guidelines.
- Track progress against targets on an ongoing basis & take necessary action to refocus efforts if targets are not being met.
- Promote a professional image at all times.
- Ensure completion of all required Sales documentation & adherence to all Sales processes.
- Understands the value of developing leads and contacts thru cold calling when necessary.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience;
- Extensive business development experience.
- A number of years consecutive over-achievement against individual targets.
- A proven background selling Microsoft Business Applications solutions.
- Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build rapport and good working relationships with key stakeholders.
- Commercial awareness and a broad understanding of business issues.
- An understanding of needs-based sales methodology; solution and/or consultative selling.
- Demonstrable track- record closing complex solution sales.
- Background within and understanding of SME market segment.
- Experience selling at a senior management and C-suite level.
Benefits;
- 25 days annual leave + public holidays, rising with length of service
- Employee benefits trust
- Company bonus scheme
- Life assurance 4 x Salary
- Contributory pension scheme at 4% matched
- Healthcare and Cash plan
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Perkbox discounts
- Employee assistance programme
- Paid CSR Days
- Company sick pay and income protection cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Employee recognition scheme
- Eyecare vouchers
- Discounted gym membership
- Long service rewards
If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today to be considered.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job title of; Head of Sales, Head of Business Development, Commercial Income Director, Business Director, Sales Director, may also be considered for this role.
