Sales Development Manager (SDM)

Overview

In this role you drive growth for Methods by securing strategic accounts and expanding the project portfolio. You work closely with internal teams to present offerings, manage complex tender processes, and foster long-term partnerships. You monitor client tech trends to anticipate future needs and contribute to profitable revenue growth. The position sits at the intersection of business development, client success, and delivery leadership within a public-sector–leaning consultancy.

Pay / Benefits

• Autonomy to develop and grow your skills
• LinkedIn Learning access and management development programme
• Wellbeing support (24/7 confidential assistance)
• Discretionary company bonus based on performance
• Life assurance 4x base salary
• Private medical insurance including dependants

Responsibilities

• Business development: prospecting and acquiring strategic accounts, expanding the project portfolio, identifying high-value opportunities, and presenting the full service range
• Collaborate with Competence Center Managers and internal stakeholders on tender processes
• Ensure customer satisfaction and build loyalty for long-term partnerships
• Act as liaison between clients and internal departments (technical management, structured projects, competence centers)
• Monitor client technologies and industry trends to anticipate future needs
• Financial management: drive revenue growth and optimize margin within area of responsibility

Key requirements

• Proven track record of at least 4 years in industry, services, or IT-related roles
• Entrepreneurial mindset and results-driven
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
• Ambitious and motivated to progress into leadership or management positions
• Willingness to undergo Security Clearance (Baseline Personnel Security Standard)

• Relationship-building
• Influencing skills
• Ambition for leadership
• Results-orientation
• Collaborative mindset

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