Senior Business Development Manager

We are looking for a dynamic and visionary Strategic Global Account Director to lead the commercial growth and relationship development of our global client portfolio. This is a high-impact role, driving revenue and margin expansion across multiple regions and business lines, aligned with Expleo's global strategy. You'll combine sharp strategic thinking with strong leadership and client management skills-nurturing C-level relationships and steering business plans that deliver commercial success.

• Strategic Roadmapping: Define and execute a 3-year business plan and expansion roadmap across Expleo's major accounts and new high-potential clients
• Commercial Growth: Implement sales strategies, pricing policies, and positioning to meet revenue and profit objectives
• Customer Relationships: Build trusted partnerships at C-level, SVP, VP and director levels, with a focus on long-term value creation
• Market Intelligence: Conduct customer mapping and market analysis to identify high-growth opportunities and anticipate client needs
• Sales Lifecycle Management: Oversee full sales lifecycle-from prospecting and lead generation through to negotiation, deal closure and renewal of framework agreements
• Pipeline Ownership: Manage the global sales pipeline ensuring alignment to strategic targets and budget performance
• Innovation & Offer Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Solution Architects, Delivery) to design and promote new service offerings and cross-sell initiatives
• CRM & Reporting: Ensure high-quality reporting and visibility of sales activities through the CRM
• Operational Integration: Partner with regional business units and Capability Heads to shape resourcing plans and forecast delivery structures for scaling success
• Team Leadership: Guide and coach a high-performing sales team; foster development and individual excellence
• Delivery Oversight: Participate in internal and external reviews, track key delivery KPIs, and drive continuous improvement
• Marketing Engagement: Support external visibility and client engagement through marketing and communications initiatives

• A comprehensive background in sales within the engineering sector including a solid understanding of industry news and trends.
• High motivation and a competitive streak to "out-perform" others (both competitors and internally).
• Highly personable with strong relationship building skills.
• A proven track record of winning business with a clear understanding of sales process associated with complex solution-based sales.
• Ability to network with industry connections
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and team working skills.
• The commercial understanding to estimate the financial impact of an opportunity, both with the client and internally, coupled with risks and opportunity management.
• Ability to travel nationally on a regular basis and on occasion internationally.

• Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive