Public Sector Business Development Manager leading strategic relationships and securing new business in the UK. Focused on Microsoft solutions for public sector transformation.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a go-to-market strategy for the UK public sector, identifying target accounts and growth opportunities across central government, local authorities, healthcare/NHS, housing associations, and not-for-profit organisations.
Build strong relationships with key public sector stakeholders, including C-Suite, Digital Transformation leaders, and Commercial/Procurement functions.
Qualify opportunities, lead full sales cycles, and manage bids and proposals through to closure, including through frameworks such as G-Cloud, Digital Outcomes & Specialists, and others.
Shape and present tailored value propositions aligned to client goals, drawing on Microsoft technologies including Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Microsoft 365, Azure, and AI/Copilot.
Collaborate with internal teams (Pre-Sales, Architects, Delivery, Legal) to create compelling solutions and commercial proposals.
Maintain a high-quality pipeline and accurate forecasting in CRM, contributing to regular reporting and leadership reviews.
Stay informed on public sector policy, digital trends, funding streams, and procurement developments to support account planning.
Represent HSO at public sector industry events, thought-leadership sessions, and Microsoft community engagements.
Requirements
Proven track record in business development, account management or consultative sales within the UK public sector.
Strong understanding of public sector procurement processes, frameworks, and budget cycles.
Experience positioning Microsoft Cloud solutions or business applications (e.g., Dynamics 365, Azure, M365, Power Platform).
Commercially astute with the ability to shape and negotiate complex deals.
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills.
Self-driven with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Able to lead virtual teams and collaborate across functions to advance deals.
Familiarity with frameworks such as G-Cloud, DOS, NHS SBS, or similar.
Experience working for a Microsoft partner or digital transformation consultancy.
Understanding of public sector challenges such as data governance, digitisation of services, legacy system modernisation, and citizen experience improvement.
Experience using CRM systems (ideally Dynamics 365) for pipeline management and forecasting.
Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.
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