Overview

Business Development Director - Hunter Role
Location London, UK
Reporting to: Managing Director
Function: Sales

Are you a driven, strategic, and entrepreneurial sales leader ready to make a real impact?

About the Client

Our client, part of the world-wide group, is seeking a high-energy Sales Director / Business Development Director to spearhead new business growth across the UK & Ireland, with a primary focus on the professional services sector.

Our client is a market leader in delivering bespoke front-of-house and community management solutions for the professional services sector, as well as digital wellbeing services to the corporate and healthcare markets. They pride themselves on moulding innovative solutions to client needs, without compromising their brand.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the Managing Director, you will drive revenue growth by developing and executing a targeted sales strategy across both channel partners and direct-to-market channels. This is a pure hunter role, ideal for a proven sales professional who thrives on creating new opportunities and closing complex deals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation and execution of a high-impact sales strategy focused on new client acquisition.
• Identify, target, and close new business opportunities across the UK & Ireland.
• Engage and present to C-Suite, FM, HR, and Real Estate leaders at enterprise level.
• Manage the entire sales cycle from prospecting through to close, consistently meeting pipeline and revenue objectives.
• Prepare and deliver proposals, RFP responses, and compelling presentations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Marketing, and Sodexo colleagues to deliver tailored solutions.
• Prospect both externally and internally within Sodexo to build strategic partnerships.
• Use Salesforce to document and track all activities and forecasting.
• Contribute to the regional growth council and support Sodexo's wider sales pipeline.

About You

We are looking for a dynamic, strategic hunter who can open doors, build relationships, and close deals at the highest level. You will have:

• 5+ years of proven B2B sales success in the services or related sector.
• Demonstrable success selling direct to market (not lead-fed).
• Experience with enterprise solution selling to FM/RE leaders, ideally within Fortune 500 companies.
• A consultative sales approach with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience managing long and complex sales cycles.
• Ability to engage C-suite stakeholders and tailor solutions to client needs.
• Appetite for challenge, results-driven mindset, and self-starter attitude.
• Familiarity with corporate procurement processes and Salesforce CRM.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Why Join Our Client

• Be part of a fast-growing, innovative organisation backed by a world business leader.
• Opportunity to shape and execute strategy at a senior commercial level.
• High visibility and influence within a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.
• Competitive package and performance-based rewards.

Interested?

If you are ready to drive growth and take ownership of a high-impact commercial role, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us confidentially to discuss.