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Business Development Manager


Vangent is an exciting global company that has quickly established itself as a major player in UK Public Sector Business Process Outsourcing. Combining people, process and technology to transform how our clients do business, Vangent is involved in some of the most innovative and high profile projects in Government, both central and local. Vangent is a great and fast paced place to work!

We need an experienced Business Development Manager, to take new and innovative propositions to market. You will bring the desire to maintain your already established network and continue to build bonds within the industry. The successful candidate will impress with their flair and creativity, their networking skills and ability to build strong professional relationships. We are seeking a customer focused and results orientated individual who is able to demonstrate success in promoting and maximizing profitability.

If you thrive on combining your business acumen, with your desire to progress your career, make sure you don't miss out on this opportunity.

This is the time to join Vangent and you should be prepared to embark on an exciting and prosperous future. As a rapidly growing, global company, this organisation values it's employees and the contribution they make to the success of the company through doing meaningful work, creative ideas and enthusiasm.

You will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

• Develop a comprehensive plan to grow government pipeline and sales
• Target, qualify, establish and maintain close contact within new name key accounts
• Develop sales plans that include win strategies, teaming recommendations and competitive discriminators
• Assists the UK Business Development Director with strategies and new initiatives.

Experience, Skills and Knowledge

• Sales experience at selling professional services or productised service solutions to government
• Finding and winning competitive new name.
• A good knowledge of current marketing and sales practices within the UK government
• The ideal candidate will have a relevant understanding of the government- especially local governments, structures, drivers and points/routes of contact
• A track record of developing and closing deals of up to £1m
• Knowledge of E-government, consulting or business processing services is a distinct advantage
• Negotiating skilfully in difficult situations with both internal and external groups
• Experience in identifying and driving business opportunities that exceed financial objectives and developing unique strategies based on sound client and competitor analysis

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