Regional Business Development Director - TMT, Europe at Endava

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Development, Sales Leadership, Client Engagement, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Relationship Management, Financial Management, Problem Solving, Decision Making, TMT Industry Expertise, Continuous Improvement, Team Development, Market Strategy, Pipeline Management, Communication Skills, Organizational Transformation

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Company Description Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change. By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses. From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters. Job Description The Growth discipline is responsible for driving business growth, managing partnerships, and providing industry subject matter expertise and advisory to both clients and internal teams. This strategic and consultative team creates meaningful relationships with clients through their combined knowledge of IT services and industry trends and pain points. Members include business development staff of all levels, client partners, alliances and partnerships managers, industry advisors, and operational leads. The Regional Business Development Director for Europe is a senior leader responsible for guiding the Business Development team within the Telco, Media, and Tech industries, globally. The role is ultimately responsible for orderbook and pipeline creation, ensuring sustainable revenue and margin growth. This involves driving the achievement of personal and industry targets, developing sales talent, and executing industry vision and strategy in close partnership with the Managing Director. The Regional Business Development Director ensures that the team aligns with Endava's core values and fosters a culture of diversity and excellence. The Regional Business Development Director is responsible for creating and evolving the global go-to-market strategy for the TMT industry, managing the industry pipeline of new opportunities, and driving sales cadences to ensure progress on pursuits. Responsibilities: Leadership Lead the Business Development team to achieve personal and TMT industry targets. Develop Business Development talent, guiding skill mastery and career progression with clear success plans for each direct report. Support the definition and execution of industry vision and strategy in close partnership with the Managing Director. Drive adherence to Endava processes across the team, with a particular focus on embedding the Business Winning Model (BWM) and Client Growth Model (CGM) frameworks consistently. Foster a culture and work environment within the team that aligns with Endava's core values and includes a focus on diversity. Industry Growth Create and evolve the regional go-to-market strategy for the TMT industry, identifying industry challenges and relevant Endava solutions. Manage the TMT industry pipeline of new opportunities, driving sales cadences to ensure progress on pursuits. Drive orderbook and pipeline creation, ensuring sustainable revenue and margin growth. Actively manage and develop the pipeline within accounts to achieve business growth targets. Collaborate with the Industry Advisor Team to build and refine the European strategy for the TMT industry. Work with the Client Partner Director to support existing accounts and drive growth within those accounts. Create and foster industry connections to establish Endava as a key participant in the TMT industry. Enhance personal expertise in TMT industry trends, developments, and challenges to become an industry SME. Engage and leverage the wider Endava capability within the TMT industry to build credibility with clients and within the region. Serve as the senior adviser for all net new business development, within both new logos and existing clients. Negotiation and Commercial Decisions Lead high-stakes negotiations with clients, ensuring favorable terms and conditions. Make informed commercial decisions to drive business growth and profitability. Manage and resolve complex client and contract issues, ensuring alignment with Endava’s strategic objectives. Financial Management Ensure accurate forecasts, budgets, projections, and adjustments as needed. Ensure governance and business rules are adhered to with appropriate signoffs. Manage Sales budgets in line with agreed P&L, including ensuring that sales spending is proportionate to expected returns. Operational Excellence Ensure compliance with governance, business rules, and regulatory standards including evidencing all approval stage gates have been complied with across the team. Embed critical initiatives and processes within the client portfolio to achieve strategic objectives. Foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement within the team. Reporting Ensure data accuracy within systems and diligent reporting. Compile and present monthly industry reporting packages to the Managing Director in partnership with the Global Client Director. Maintain up-to-date opportunity level information within systems Qualifications Education: An advanced degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field is preferred. Experience and Skills: Proven track record of delivering significant orderbook, growth across a diverse portfolio. Extensive experience in developing and executing regional European go-to-market strategies. Experience in client engagement and building senior-level client relationships. Proven ability to build, lead and mentor high-performing sales teams. Experience in strategic initiatives and driving continuous improvement. Deep expertise in business development and strategic planning. Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and relationship management abilities. Strong business acumen and ability to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders (C-level). Advanced degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field is highly preferred. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment. Advanced problem-solving and decision-making capabilities under pressure. In-depth understanding of TMT industry trends, market dynamics, and financial analysis. Commitment to continuous personal development and staying current with TMT industry trends. Demonstrated ability to influence change and drive organizational transformation. Strong accountability for achieving results and maintaining high performance standards. Proficiency in financial management, including P&L management, forecasting, and risk management. Experience in driving continuous improvement and innovation in business development strategies and execution. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to make informed commercial decisions. Additional Requirements: Travel is an integral part of this role and the individual will need to travel locally, within country, and internationally as needed to perform the role (they should have a valid passport/driving license and be prepared to travel as needed by the company). Additional Information Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves: Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus; Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programs for management and technical leadership; Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences; Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance program; Health: Global internal wellbeing program, access to wellbeing apps; Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programs, events and celebrations. At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Responsibilities

The Regional Business Development Director leads the Business Development team to achieve targets in the Telco, Media, and Tech industries while developing sales talent and executing industry vision. They are responsible for creating and evolving the go-to-market strategy, managing the industry pipeline, and driving sustainable revenue growth.