Business Development Manager

Zaizi has a growing business within the UK Central Government centred around our long standing relationship with the Home Office and Border Force. We have ambitious plans to expand the help we can give these organisations to transform their use of digital services and connect with other government organisations. The Business Development Manager will be instrumental in expanding our relationships within this area of central government, taking our strategy to the next level and accelerating our growth.

New Business Development (70%):

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within agreed existing and new central government clients.

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve and exceed sales targets, driving revenue growth.

• Conduct thorough market research to understand industry and client trends, competitor offerings and emerging opportunities.

• Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline, actively engaging with prospects through various channels, including networking events, cold outreach, and industry conferences.

• Identify and establish partnerships that will accelerate our footprint within the sector and enable a broader offering

• Collaborate closely with the marketing team to create compelling sales collateral and targeted campaigns.

Client Management and Growth (30%):

• Cultivate and nurture relationships with our existing Central Government clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and identifying opportunities for up-selling and cross-selling.

• Work collaboratively with our Central Government Club, to understand clients evolving needs and provide insights for proposition development.

• Conduct regular account reviews and collaborate with clients to identify areas for optimisation and improvement.

• Implement strategies to retain and grow existing accounts, demonstrating the ongoing value of solutions.

Requirements

• Proven track record of selling digital services and solutions to central government entities in the UK and specifically within National Security.

• Strong understanding of how the public sector works, commercially and at project and programme level.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships, resulting in customer loyalty and repeat business.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently, with a results-oriented mindset.

• Understanding of government and industry digital standards and approaches.

You don’t meet all the requirements?

Studies show that women and black, Asian and minority ethics people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we’d love you to still apply. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role here at Zaizi.

We actively welcome applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, parents, carers, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

If you need any accommodations to support your specific situation, please feel free to let us know. For candidates who are neurodiverse or have disabilities, we are happy to make any adjustments needed throughout the interview process—just ask!

SC Clearance:

Zaizi works with UK Central Government departments on a range of projects. To be able to work on our customer projects, employees must be Security Cleared to a standard acceptable to our Government customers. Due to this restriction we can currently only recruit candidates who have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and who have lived in the UK for the last 5+ years continuously.

Interview Process:

1st stage:

Initial phone screening done by a member of the recruitment team

2nd stage:

Technical interview, this stage evaluates your technical expertise and problem-solving abilities, especially if you're applying for a technical role.

Final Stage:

10-15 min presentation and a panel interview where multiple people from different departments ask you questions.

Salary: up to £80k + OTE

Benefits

25 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays

Vitality medical insurance
Workplace Pension 5% employer contribution
Group Life Assurance
Cyclescheme
5 days a year for approved Training
WFH equipment allowance
Buy / Sell Holiday
2 days paid volunteering days

Other benefits:
Flexible working
Work on exciting projects - make a difference
Empowered to make decisions
Encouraged to fail fast and learn quickly

For further information contact- Talentteam@zaizi.com

Nat Hinds-Head of Talent

Kayla Kirby-Talent Acquisition Specialist