We are currently seeking a Business Development & Pursuits Manager to join our client’s team in the Channel Islands. This high-impact role will strengthen our client’s market presence by shaping pursuit strategies, leading key business opportunities, and managing critical client relationships. This is an exceptional opportunity to collaborate with senior executives, influence key decision-making processes, and grow alongside an ambitious organisation in a dynamic market.
Step into a pivotal role with our client, a leading organisation in the technology sector, where your strategic and commercial acumen will drive significant growth and deepen client relationships.
Key Skills for Success
- Strategic Thinking: Expertise in account planning, competitive tendering, and pursuit management, ensuring disciplined execution and client-focused delivery.
- Commercial Acumen: Proficiency in analysing pipeline data, prioritising opportunities, and supporting accurate forecasting.
- Stakeholder Influence: Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior executives and guide outcomes through sound judgment and insight.
- Communication Excellence: Strong interpersonal skills paired with a collaborative and engaging style to foster key relationships internally and externally.
- Organisational Savvy: Resilient and highly organised, adept at managing multiple priorities with an unwavering commitment to quality and governance.
What you’ll do
- Lead high-priority client pursuits, ensuring high-quality outcomes and accountability for client materials.
- Strengthen client feedback processes through the Client Experience programme.
- Provide timely and accurate sales and pipeline reporting to senior stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvement through post-pursuit reviews.
- Actively monitor market activity to ensure competitive positioning.
What you’ll need
- Experience in business development or commercial roles, ideally within professional services.
- Capability to manage strategic accounts and competitive tendering processes effectively.
- Confidence working with and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to manage complex teams.
- Ability to deliver high-quality work while managing competing priorities.
Why Join?
- Be a part of a vibrant, growth-focused organisation shaping innovative strategies within the technology sector.
- Gain significant exposure to senior leadership and key client accounts, enhancing your career trajectory.
- Collaborate in a forward-thinking team that values strategic insight and hands-on delivery equally.
More information about this role is available upon request – contact the team today for further details.
