Sales Lead - Software - Defence/Public Sector

  • Michael Page (UK)
  • Reading, Oxfordshire
  • Dec 01, 2025
Full time Government

Job Description

About Our Client

The organisation is a medium sized enterprise software company specialising in secure information and communications technology (ICT), primarily serving Defence, government, and public sector clients.

Job Description
  • Determine the win themes for the Opportunity Pipeline.
  • Identify, engage with and maintain the executive support within their suspect and prospect pipelines.
  • Identify and communicate the Business Value to customers for sales opportunities.
  • Develop and apply a consultative and research led approach to selling.
  • Be responsible for the winning of new business opportunities, keeping the value and profitability high and meeting our in year targets.
  • In conjunction with the Marketing and Sales teams, proactively identify, assess and develop significant new business opportunities in the target market.
  • Develop key business relationships with influential stakeholders within the MOD and contractor community.
  • Work coherently with Marketing and Product teams to be able to communicate an understanding of the company's service portfolio to clients.
  • Manage executive relationships, identify new business opportunities, and with support of the Sales team, take a lead role in coordination of a solution that results in enduring managed service contracts.
  • Represent the company at networking events and conferences to engage with relevant prospects and understand their business objectives, decision making and funding processes.
  • Marshall internal sales resources in the effective pursuit of opportunities.
  • Build strong working relationships to develop a culture of success across the Sales and Marketing team.
The Successful Applicant
  • Minimum 2 years of sales/partner relationship experience in a business to business sales environment from supplier and customer perspectives.
  • Proven track record in managing complex customer and stakeholder relationships.
  • Demonstrable success and practical knowledge in working managed service environment.
  • Experience in contractual and commercial negotiations.
  • In depth understanding of UK Government Security Classifications and both Defence and Broader Public Sector procurement processes.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to obtain or hold security clearance.
Qualities
  • Ability to establish and develop a new role within a rapidly evolving organisation.
  • Can influence and negotiate effectively at all levels both internally and externally.
  • A clear strategic thinker; a commitment to a high standard of quality and performance.
What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary ranging from GBP 65,000 to GBP 75,000.
  • Double OT.
  • 1 day in office a week (Berkshire).

If you are a motivated Sales Lead looking to make an impact, we encourage you to apply today.