Director, Strategic Deals

Director, Strategic Deals & Business Development London, UK At Ensono, our purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and enabling our clients to Do Great Things. As a trusted technology adviser and managed services provider, we help clients navigate continuous change and embrace innovation. We deliver world‑class hybrid cloud, Infrastructure, mainframe transformation, data, IDAM, and cloud‑native solutions, simplifying complex business challenges and creating new pathways to success. Headquartered in the USA and backed by private equity, Ensono has a strong track record in the UK and Europe, with growth plans built on trusted partnerships and deep industry expertise. About the role and what you’ll be doing: As Strategic Deals /Business Development Director you will be at the forefront of Ensono’s growth, focusing on the most strategic and complex deals in our portfolio. This quota‑carrying senior sales executive role is dedicated to originating and closing multi‑million‑pound opportunities that span cloud, infrastructure, and mainframe, as well as areas such as data, digital, and security services. You will manage the end‑to‑end sales cycle for high‑value strategic pursuits, working closely with the Ensono Demand Generation and Inside Sales/BDR team. Engaging with client CXOs/executives to understand their business‑critical priorities and architecting solutions that address the most complex IT and business challenges. Success in this role will come from building trusted C‑suite relationships, leading large‑scale Transformation programmes, and navigating multi‑stakeholder, high‑stakes deal processes. Your responsibilities will include: Drive new logo acquisition by identifying, developing, and closing strategic deals across Ensono’s full portfolio of services. Drive specific existing client large & strategic deals (net new business and upsell/cross‑sell renewals where appropriate). Collaborate closely with Ensono Account Managers to gain deep insight into their clients’ evolving business priorities and drive the identification and pursuit of high‑value strategic opportunities within existing accounts. Lead complex enterprise sales cycles, guiding internal and client teams to alignment and clarity on high‑value transformation programmes. Orchestrate and manage strategic bidding processes, from first contact to contract signature, including solution design, proposal development, financial modelling, and governance approvals. Apply a consultative, board‑level sales approach, working closely with client CXOs/executives to shape strategic agendas and uncover opportunities for transformation. Build and sustain executive‑level relationships with clients and strengthen strategic partnerships with hyperscalers and key partners such as IBM. Develop and execute a strategic pursuit plan, prioritising high‑value opportunities aligned with Ensono’s growth objectives across industries. Collaborate with subject matter experts to deliver solution‑oriented, outcome‑focused proposals. Maintain a healthy pipeline and consistently deliver against ambitious growth targets. Ensure seamless transition from sales to delivery, setting up long‑term client success. What you’ll bring to Ensono Proven track record of winning complex, “multi‑million‑pound strategic enterprise IT services deals with new clients” rather than Proven experience in expanding revenue from existing enterprise clients by leading large, strategic transformation deals, including upsell and cross‑sell opportunities. At least 10 years of enterprise sales or business development experience in managed services, cloud, infrastructure, and digital transformation. Strong background in complex sales and strategic bidding, including leading large‑scale RFPs, negotiations, and multi‑stakeholder sales cycles. Ability to operate at C‑suite level, shaping strategic discussions and building trusted relationships with CIOs, CTOs, and senior executives. Consultative and solution‑oriented sales style, with expertise in creating transformation roadmaps that span multiple domains. Deep understanding of the UK enterprise market and strong existing executive networks. Strong commercial acumen with knowledge of pricing models, contracts, and governance for large transformation deals. Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills with credibility at the board level. Entrepreneurial, hands‑on approach with a track record of consistently exceeding growth targets. What we can offer you: We will give you a place to strive and grow, where you will have the opportunity to work on interesting, yet challenging projects. Applying your thinking to build a better world founded on intelligent technologies. We are a people‑first business, which means people are at the heart of everything we do here. We offer our associates a safe environment where knowledge sharing, and open communication is encouraged. Whether at one of the internal monthly events, such as Lunch & Learns, Tech Time, and internal competency meet‑ups, or at one of our community groups, such as football, gaming, yoga, or wellbeing; we have strived to build a business where everyone feels welcomed, included, and valued. Our benefits include: Competitive base with uncapped commission The ability to work from a range of flexible locations Prestigious sales and broader team recognition with Annual Presidents Club Starting with 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) – accruing to 30 ½ day leave on your birthday Sabbatical options at 5 & 10 years’ service 5 days study leave Generous company pension Private healthcare for you and your family Payroll giving Enhanced paternity and maternity leave Equity appreciation program incentive plan Life and income protection Additional perks such as discounted gym memberships, cycle scheme, EAP and more If this all sounds great, we’d love to hear from you #J-18808-Ljbffr