Financial Services Business Growth Leader

2 months ago

Belfast, United Kingdom Version 1 Full time

About Version 1

Version 1 is a leading technology solutions provider, specializing in delivering innovative and transformative IT services to clients across various industries.

Business Development Director – Financial Services

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Development Director to join our growing team and spearhead our expansion within the Financial Services sector. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in driving revenue growth, cultivating strategic partnerships, and delivering exceptional client experiences.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the pursuit of significant sales opportunities (7/8 figure deals) originating from our Commercial team and strategic technology alliances with Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, and Red Hat.
  • Independently manage smaller sales engagements or collaborate with commercial team members on larger bids.
  • Oversee contract execution for awarded projects, encompassing client engagement, commercial negotiations, contracting, delivery practice coordination, and project mobilization.
  • Manage existing customer relationships and partner interactions with Microsoft and AWS.
  • Contribute to the development of compelling bid proposals and tender responses.
  • Collaborate closely with project managers, bid management specialists, advisory services, and delivery consultants to ensure high-quality bids are prepared, submitted, and managed effectively. This includes crafting documentation, tender submissions, case studies, and conducting demonstrations during the selection process for large consulting projects or managed services bids.
  • Lead the pre-qualification process to thoroughly assess customer sales opportunities and bids, ensuring they meet our win criteria.
  • Liaise with Delivery teams to secure necessary resources for sales pursuits and bid preparation.
  • Respond comprehensively to detailed Customer Requirements documents.
  • Develop and deliver persuasive presentations showcasing Version 1's solutions to prospective and existing clients.
  • Prepare and deliver engaging presentations for various Version 1 customer events.
  • Work closely with Partner Account Managers and Commercial Operations to ensure seamless delivery of presentations, tender responses, and contracts to prospects and clients.
  • Provide comprehensive support throughout the entire bid lifecycle.
Qualifications:
  • Proven track record as a successful Business Development Director within the Financial Services sector, delivering IT services and technology solutions.
  • In-depth understanding of the Financial Services industry's buying cycles, procurement processes, including Frameworks, Channel Partners (AWS/Microsoft), and complex bidding environments.
  • Exceptional influencing skills: the ability to effectively guide individuals at various levels to deliver desired outcomes on time and with high quality, even without direct reporting relationships.
  • Excellent written communication skills, demonstrated by the ability to produce high-quality tender documents and internal communications. Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is essential.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels within an organization, both internally and externally.
  • Sound commercial acumen and a comprehensive understanding of project and business dynamics.

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