Business Development Director,Transportation,EURI

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Job Description The Business Development Director will be responsible for driving growth across all sectors and practices within Transportation across UK&I. This will be in collaboration with Transport Market Sector Directors, the Transportation Strategy & Growth Director, and adjacent Market Sector Directors for example energy and water. Driving growth will include identifying new market opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, including with contractors, overseeing market entry initiatives, and guiding the business toward sustainable and profitable expansion. The role demands strong industry expertise, commercial acumen, sales experience, and leadership to shape the long-term direction of the organisation within the evolving transportation landscape. The postholder will have a specific focus on maximising collaboration in order to bring increased success on our highest priority pursuits. As such they will work collaboratively with peers including Market Sector and Practice Directors, Country Managers, the Strategy & Growth team, Client Account Managers, the Transportation Global Business Line and other European Business Lines in order to maximise sales and drive growth. Key to this will be the development and implementation of market leading approaches to a range of enabling factors including (but not limited to) harnessing client intelligence, investment and budget management, pipeline management, performance KPIs and strategic growth investments. In this pivotal role, the post holder will collaboratively, define and execute the sales strategy, build strong client relationships, position the business to win what matters and extend our profile and brand whilst ensuring alignment with the organisation’s overall business objectives. Business Development & Positioning Build strong, long term, relationships with clients across the Transportation market, particularly focused on those with holistic transport requirements for example Department for Transport, Combined Authorities and devolved nations.Develop client understanding to support the forming and promotion of strategic partnerships with other organisations including contractorsWork with clients to support their development of long-term transport solutions that support their overall outcome objectives.Position AECOM to be able to shape client thinkingPosition the organisation as a thought leader in our markets Market Intelligence & Investment Development Conduct competitive and market analysis to refine propositions and identify new revenue streamsDevelop investment proposals that provide AECOM with long term growth opportunityProvide advice to the business on where future revenue streams will develop and areas where there is reduced opportunity for growth Cross-Functional Collaboration Support pipeline analysis to help ensure the Transportation end market has an appropriate pipeline of opportunities to deliver its Business Plan targets with respect to Net Service Revenue and Gross MarginWork closely with Strategy & Growth, Market Sectors, Practices, and Marcomms teams to ensure client solutions are feasible and aligned with internal capabilitiesSupport the development of effective relationships with internal stakeholders which promotes a culture of success for the wider AECOM businessWork in full collaboration with Market Sector Directors and Strategy & Growth to lead the directions of the markets and opportunities in the pipeline.Work in full collaboration with the regional Contractor Partnerships lead to ensure the right strategic partnerships for successEngage with Country Managers across Europe and how closer collaboration can drive growth in their marketsEngage with the Transportation Global Business Line to ensure the best of AECOM’s global offer and experience is brought to our clients. Client Account Management (CAM) Support and drive development of a world class CAM program within AECOM’s EUR&I Region.Working with Client Account Managers and local teams to build consistent and deep relationships with those clients and supply chains, particularly where solutions are not yet definedProviding leadership of CAMs within the Transport business and supporting the development of our CAM professionals as well as leadership of rigorous account goal setting and reviews Performance Management & Reporting Analyse pipeline data and provide regular reports to senior management on outlook and market conditions.Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the sales process, tools, and client engagement approach. Industry Events Represent AECOM at agreed industry events and with agreed industry bodies. Qualifications Significant experience in business development and work winningMinimum 15+ years in business development or growth strategy, leadership roles.Proven track record of revenue generation, position development and leading strategic partnerships with other organisationsDeep knowledge of the Transportation market in UK&I.Strong network within the Transportation Sector in UK&IExperience with public sector procurement including framework agreementsExcellent project management and communication skillsDemonstrable record in the preparation, coordination, and delivery of successful client engagement or growth initiativesProven track record of successfully driving and executing strategic plans across complex multi-disciplinary teamsDemonstrated ability to collaborate at all organisational levelsStrategic and analytical mindset with a focus on driving resultsExcellent communication and presentation abilitiesKnowledge of Industry dynamics and trends in Europe & India related to Transportation Additional Information Preferred Qualifications Degree preferred but not essentialMember of recognised professional body relative to our core marketsInternational market development or delivery experience preferred About AECOM Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. ReqID: J10147897 Business Line: Transportation Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India Career Area: Business Development Work Location Model: Hybrid…