Public Sector BD Jobs Round-up

Covid-19 has had a significant impact on the UK economy, not least the loss of thousands of jobs.

In order to help those affected professionally, and those who are looking to take the next step in their career, we've created a weekly round-up of the top 5 public sector business development jobs.

With the government taking such an active role in supporting the recovery of the UK economy and public spending set to increase, the public sector is cementing its place as a key area of opportunity for many businesses in the years to come.

1. Salesforce: Business Development Executive Public Sector UKI

An opportunity to join an organisation that's growing 30% year-on-year.

In the role, you'll be responsible for pipeline generation, while using deep business insight and market knowledge to bring prospects through the full sales cycle.

Tussell insight:

Salesforce's largest direct central government customer by value is the DVLA

Apply on LinkedIn here.

2. Microsoft: Capture Manager - Public Sector (Central Government)

In this role you'll be tasked with helping Microsoft win strategic transformation opportunities, while interfacing across sales, engineering and leadership teams.

You'll also need a good understanding of government procurement practices, and will preferably have an understanding of the Shipley Methodology or other best practice for Capture and Proposal Management.

Tussell insight:

Microsoft have been awarded more than ￡4bn of contracts and frameworks direct with the UK government in the last three years

Apply on LinkedIn here.

3. Google: Deal Strategist, Public Sector, Google Cloud

In this role you'll serve as a trusted advisor to Google Cloud's Sales teams looking for direct opportunities, as well as those through partners.

This role requires you to analyse business opportunities and create innovative business agreements.

Tussell insight:

Ofsted uses a Google Maps API, following a contract award in 2019

Apply on LinkedIn here.

4. BT: Senior Manager, London, South & East Public Sector Sales

This is a leadership role that involves leading, coaching and developing a team of Account Managers and BDMs.

It also involves driving sales performance and managing a diverse set of public sector accounts in the London and South East sub-region.

Tussell insight:

BT is the largest direct Telecoms provider to the Public Sector with almost ￡1bn of spend in central and local gov't since 2016

Apply on LinkedIn here.

5. Egress Software Technologies: Public Sector Account Manager

This role is with a significantly smaller organisation than the previous three and focuses on account management within the public sector.

This role will include seeking new opportunities, as well as developing proposals and responding to RFPs within a defined area, such as Blue Light, Local Government, Central Government, NHS and Defence.

Tussell insight:

Egress supports the Serious Fraud Office, following an award through the G-Cloud Framework

Apply on LinkedIn here.

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Lloyd