Strategic Design Lead

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom ANSON MCCADE Full time

**Transformative Projects Ahead**

We are looking for an experienced Pre-Sales and Design Strategy Director to lead our pre-sales efforts and drive strategic initiatives across the automotive and banking industries.

**Key Responsibilities**

  • Identify opportunities, build relationships, and craft winning proposals to drive sales growth.
  • Collaborate with C-Level stakeholders to define and deliver projects covering strategy, prototyping, testing, and implementation.
  • Manage project pipelines, owning pre-sales activities, including workshops, client engagement, and strategic planning.

**The Ideal Candidate**

  • Proven pre-sales expertise, with a track record of creating and closing high-value RFx proposals in a design consultancy or agency environment.
  • Demonstrable experience acquiring and maintaining client relationships.
  • Expertise in managing large design programs, from strategy to agile development.
  • Ability to conceptualize and deliver cutting-edge ideas in a structured, pragmatic way.

**Join Our Team**

  • A competitive salary of up to £120,000, reflecting your experience and skills.
  • The opportunity to work on transformative projects, collaborate with C-Level clients, and shape the strategic direction of two critical industries.
  • A fast-paced, collaborative environment with strong stakeholder management skills and a passion for solving complex challenges.

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