Business Development Manager UK - Nobel Recruitment

Nobel Recruitment is seeking a Business Development Manager for a GovTech scale-up in the UK. This full-time role, paying a competitive salary of £63,608.6, is ideal for UK-based applicants with existing right-to-work, though foreign applicants are encouraged to inquire directly with the employer regarding their eligibility. It's a fantastic opportunity to join a market leader in Belgium expanding its footprint in the UK.

Job Description

As a Business Development Manager, you will be instrumental in expanding our client's presence within the UK's public sector. This involves engaging with municipalities, police zones, and regional governments to introduce their cutting-edge software solutions for traffic and parking enforcement.

You will be responsible for navigating complex sales cycles, which typically involve tenders, RFPs, and securing long-term framework agreements. The role demands a strategic approach to B2G sales, leveraging the company's proven product-market fit and market leadership in Belgium to replicate success in the UK.

Requirements

• Proven experience in B2G sales, preferably within the GovTech sector.
• Demonstrable success in managing tenders, RFPs, and long-term framework agreements.
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement processes in the UK.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and drive sales growth.
• Applicants must have the existing right-to-work in the UK.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £63,608.6.
• Opportunity to work with a PE-backed GovTech scale-up.
• Be part of a company with clear product-market fit and market leadership.
• Impact public authorities by helping them run smarter, more effective enforcement.
• Potential for career growth as the company expands in the UK.

How to Prepare

For Nigerian and African immigrants targeting a Business Development Manager role in the UK, it’s crucial to tailor your application to highlight relevant experience within a UK context. Emphasise any prior experience with public sector engagements, tender processes, or B2G sales, even if gained outside the UK, and frame it in terms of transferable skills. Ensure your CV is formatted to UK standards, concise, and spotlights quantifiable achievements, while your LinkedIn profile should be polished and aligned with UK professional norms, showcasing endorsements relevant to sales and business development.

While this role prefers UK-based applicants, foreign applicants should prepare a compelling cover letter that clearly states their interest and, if applicable, their strategy for obtaining the right-to-work or their willingness to discuss visa options directly with the employer. Focus on demonstrating a deep understanding of the UK market and how your international experience uniquely positions you to succeed in this role.

• Update your CV to a UK-friendly format, highlighting B2G sales and tender experience.
• Refine your LinkedIn profile to showcase relevant skills and professional network.
• Prepare a cover letter addressing your eligibility and enthusiasm for the UK market.
• Research the UK's GovTech sector and public procurement processes.
• Practice articulating your value proposition for a UK-based GovTech scale-up.

Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility

Visa sponsorship is NOT explicitly advertised for this position. The employer prefers UK-based applicants who already possess the existing right-to-work. Foreign applicants (non-UK residents) may still apply but should proactively confirm their eligibility and potential for sponsorship directly with Nobel Recruitment. It is crucial to clarify your immigration status early in your application.