We’re working with a well‑established and growing print and communications provider looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to focus on winning major private sector contracts.
This is a senior, new business role suited to someone who is comfortable operating in longer sales cycles and developing complex, multi‑year solutions. The successful candidate will be targeting opportunities typically in the £5m–£10m+ range, working closely with internal bid, operational and technical teams to shape and secure strategic deals.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new business opportunities across the private sector, targeting large enterprise organisations
- Lead complex, solution‑led sales processes from initial engagement through to contract award
- Engage with procurement, marketing, operations and executive stakeholders to understand business challenges and requirements
- Develop tailored print and print‑management solutions aligned to client needs
- Maintain and manage a strong pipeline of high‑value opportunities
- Collaborate closely with internal bid, production and service delivery teams
- Manage commercial negotiations and support contract finalisation
- Track market trends and identify strategic target accounts
About You
- Proven track record in print or print‑management
- Experience winning large‑scale, multi‑year contracts (£5m+) within the private sector
- Strong consultative, solution‑led sales approach
- Experience engaging with enterprise‑level organisations and senior stakeholders
- Comfortable managing long and complex sales cycles
- Commercially driven with a strategic approach to new business development
- Self‑sufficient, proactive and results‑oriented
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