Business Development Consultant - Services

Business Development Consultant - Services (Banking and Payments)

Our client is an established, multi-million £ advanced engineering and services group that delivers complex systems, solutions, products, and technical services to the Banking and Payments sectors. To support further growth, they are seeking an experienced Business Development Consultant with a proven track record of selling consulting (professional services) within the UK. This is a full-time, permanent role focused on developing and winning new business primarily based in London/SE, with regional travel when required.

The role offers a hybrid working model or the option to work directly from the London office. The ideal candidate should have a proven success in direct sales within the Banking and Payments UK sectors, with experience in developing complex services/solutions for clients and securing new business opportunities.

We seek someone who understands digital/technology services and has a background in consultancy (professional services). This position is part of an existing multi-million-pound business and will be supported by marketing campaigns and inside sales assistance to arrange meetings.

Success in this role will be well compensated, with full autonomy to shape and develop the role alongside an established and supportive team.

Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for selling and winning new high-value client logos within the banking and payments sector.
2. Develops sales strategies and closure plans for new client opportunities.
3. Expands existing clients through up-selling and cross-selling.
4. Achieves personal sales targets in collaboration with the wider consultancy team.
5. Builds long-lasting relationships as a trusted advisor up to C-level executives.
6. Collaborates across functions to develop service offering value propositions.
7. Where appropriate, liaises with other regions to grow the portfolio presence in the UK.

This is a professional market engagement role within a continually growing environment, fully supported by large teams and proven expertise. Candidates should have a strong understanding of the sales cycle.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. To ensure effective processing, please include your name, email address, phone number, and location (post code, town, or county).