Senior Business Development Manager
Ref: AS1879822
London, England
£60,000
- Permanent
- Public Sector Growth
- Bid Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
About the candidate
A commercially minded Senior Business Development Manager with substantial public sector experience, specialising in new business growth, bid strategy and client relationship management. They have worked across facilities management, support services and consultancy environments, giving them a strong understanding of complex stakeholder needs and the full tender lifecycle.
They are proactive, strategic and confident leading cross-functional teams to shape compelling proposals, improve bid quality and secure high-value contracts. Their style is collaborative and focused, with a clear track record of strengthening sales pipelines, improving conversion and building long-term client partnerships.
What makes them great?
- Proven Revenue Growth: Increased overall revenue by approximately 30% through targeted outreach, stronger partnerships and improved market visibility.
- Improved Bid Performance: Lifted tender win rates by around 20% by introducing structured proposal templates and stronger quality control.
- Strong Client Retention: Delivered approximately 25% growth in renewals and upsells by understanding client needs and maintaining clear, consistent communication.
Areas of expertise
- Public Sector Business Development: Skilled in identifying opportunities, developing targeted outreach strategies and building relationships with public sector stakeholders.
- Bid & Tender Management: Experienced in managing bids from inception to award, coordinating operational, finance and legal input to produce strong submissions.
- Client Growth & Retention: Confident managing client portfolios, improving engagement and developing renewal and upsell opportunities.