Senior Business Development Manager

2 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Gloo Full time
Role Overview

Gloo is seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Executive to join our team and drive new business and expand our footprint within targeted markets.

This individual contributor role requires a strategic mindset, excellent sales acumen, and the ability to close large, long-cycle deals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Business Development & Sales Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy targeting large, enterprise-level opportunities within sectors such as defense, aerospace, telecommunications, or other critical infrastructure industries.
  • Pipeline Management: Build and manage a robust sales pipeline, identifying new business opportunities and nurturing relationships from initial contact through to deal closure.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with C-level executives, procurement teams, and technical stakeholders to position the company's offerings and articulate the value of our mission-critical systems and edge solutions.
  • Deal Management: Lead negotiations and close deals ranging from £5 million to £30 million, working collaboratively with internal technical and delivery teams to ensure customer satisfaction and project success.
  • Market Intelligence: Stay informed about industry trends, market developments, and competitor activities to adapt sales strategies accordingly and position the company competitively.
  • Proposal Development: Work closely with the pre-sales and technical teams to develop compelling proposals that meet the specific needs and requirements of potential clients.
  • Client Relationship Management: Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key accounts, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and identifying opportunities for upsell or cross-sell.
Key Qualifications and Skills
  • Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in business development or sales roles, preferably within the mission-critical systems, defense, aerospace, telecommunications, or related high-tech industries.
  • Track Record: Proven track record of closing high-value, complex deals ranging up to £30 million, with experience managing long sales cycles.
  • Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of mission-critical systems, edge computing, or similar advanced technological solutions.
  • Sales Expertise: Strong ability to articulate technical solutions in a business context, negotiate effectively, and close large-scale deals.
  • Stakeholder Management: Experience working with senior stakeholders and decision-makers in enterprise-level accounts.
  • Technical Acumen: Familiarity with edge computing, mission-critical systems, IoT, cloud solutions, or similar technologies is highly desirable.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior-level executives.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand customer pain points and propose tailored solutions.
  • Self-Starter: Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative, driving sales efforts in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Compensation and Benefits
  • Competitive base salary plus commission
  • Performance-based bonus structure
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Pension plan
  • Opportunity for career advancement within a growing company


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