Business Development Manager (IT Services)

Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do:

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
• 3400+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!

Job Description

This role is for dynamic and enthusiastic Business Development Executives to join the expanding BD Sales teams at Version 1 India – Bangalore – North location. The Version 1 brand is increasingly recognised in Ireland, UK and US, and we want someone with a strong entrepreneurial flavour to join the team to bring new customers to Version 1 India. The role will suit an individual who has the drive to carve out their own niche, whilst having the support of a successful sales and marketing team behind them.

You will be an excellent communicator who knows how to deliver sales excellence. You will have a track record of selling business-lead solutions and IT managed services into either private customers - primarily in financial services and commercial and utilities. You'll naturally be a self-starter with the ability to work on your own initiative with minimum direction.

Primary responsibility will be to drive new business sales through:

• Identifying and prospecting a set of agreed target accounts.
• Identifying and targeting areas for growth.
• Account Management and development of some existing Version 1 customers.
• Working with our Lead Generation team to undertake targeted marketing campaigns, events and direct calling initiatives.
• Working with Version 1 partners, technology and specialists, for the benefit of the customer, Version 1 and the partner.
• Preparation and delivery of presentations and solution proposals and the active management of the full sales cycle.
• Contract negotiation covering consulting services, fixed price applications development and managed services contracts.

• Significant experience working in Sales/Account Management/Business Development in the IT industry with significant exposure to managed services and/or consulting services.
• Experience of successfully selling solutions (rather than products) at a senior level.
• Knowledge of the Industry sectors - compliance requirements, issues driving industry changes.
• A clear and demonstrable understanding of the software development life cycle from envisioning to solution implementation to managed services.
• A clear and demonstrable track record of sales, having achieved at least 3 out of the last 4 years on/exceeding target. 

Personal Attributes:

• Customer focused with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with an agreeable phone manner.
• Ambitious, confident, enthusiastic individual with a “can-do” attitude.

Desired Qualifications

• Business development experience in the US., meeting clients and being part of orals and contract negotiations.
• Working with US Sales teams in an Onshore/Offshore delivery model
• Experience in  developing business in a Banking & Financial Services Sector Bids - both in Fixed Price and T&M projects.

Why Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

Ekta Bahl - Talent Acquisition Capability Partner

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