Job Introduction
BPP Group is looking for an experienced and accomplished Sales Professional to join as a Client Solutions Direct. In this role you will be responsible for leading business development activities for the technology sector, and generating revenue opportunities within technology. We are looking for someone who has experience of generating business growth through the development of commercial solutions and strong strategic insights for the technology sector.
We're looking for someone with strong knowledge of the technology sector, who will be able to build lasting relationships with clients through a consultative approach that can demonstrate alignment to businesses goals and long term return on investment.
Choose a better work-life balance
You’ll benefit from a vibrant workplace and a culture that believes in looking after others, while being part of a diverse workforce where difference is celebrated. In addition, you’ll work alongside other like-minded professionals who champion progress, while having opportunities to develop in an environment where creativity and innovation is rewarded.
On top of a competitive salary, we provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days, and there’s a rewards package that includes retail discounts, Group Personal Pension Plan, dedicated healthcare and dental plans that offer additional assurance to look after you and your family.
Brilliantly, you can also study any of BPP’s courses for free – be it a professional qualification or full degree.
What are your responsibilities?
- Lead on the creation of a strategic growth plan which targets the technology sector, defining and refining a sales strategy to convert prospects into clients
- Increase business revenue, identifying and developing new opportunities and building and expanding the presence of the company and its brands
- Help drive the company annual plan linked to achieving revenue targets and driving new business development
- Be accountable for developing new partnerships in the UK with technology businesses that will drive new revenue streams
- Work closely with partners to understand market needs, trends, etc and adapt proposition and feedback to the business to ensure proposition suits market needs
- Organise and attend events to promote business
- Lead on and champion all new business activity for the technology sector across BPP, cascade information on product launches and change
- Use data and market insights to identify and understand the skills landscape within technology and report on trends, developments, challenges and new opportunities
What we are looking for
- Experienced in major account management of training solutions across the technology sector, and comfortable delivering into C-suite.
- Experience of writing and producing bids, tenders and contract negotiations.
- Strong knowledge of technology, business development, sales and the skills landscape
- Understanding of the UK technology and engineering sector
- Excellent interpersonal, networking and influencing skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and other stakeholders including those within BPP.
- A self-starter with the ability to plan own workload to ensure that targets are met in the most efficient way possible without sacrificing quality of output.
Further information on key responsibilities and skills can be found on the attached Job Description.
