Enterprise Applications Business Development Director - Private Sector

Version 1 Solutions Limited

Enterprise Applications Business Development Director - Private Sector

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Version 1 Solutions Limited, Newcastle upon Tyne

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 10 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: fb4e6b9c394041e68d3663aa03c4e7af

Full Job Description

The purpose of the Business Development Director Role (ideally Oracle SaaS or EBS but an understanding of other ERP/HCM technologies is also very relevant).

This role exists because we need an experienced BD Director that will work within our team to drive the next phases of growth for our Oracle Cloud Applications Practice. You will be supported by dedicated Pre-Sales Solution Architects to craft the best solution offering for each customers needs.

Culture of existing Team

Closely aligned sales team with a collaborative approach, focused on both individual and joint success. You can work independently but also access support from a network of people. We are a market leader in Oracle ERP/EPM/HCM Applications across all industry verticals, on-premise and Software as a Service in the Cloud and are still growing so we are not bound by lots of processes that make it harder to achieve our targets. We try and meet up as a whole group with quarterly socials as a minimum.

This role is suited to someone enthusiastic with a proven track record of success and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

We want someone who is:

  • Experienced in ERP/EPM and/or HCM new business service sales is ideal (but an understanding of product implementation services sales for other technologies is also very relevant)

  • Experienced in achieving/exceeding sales targets by driving the end-to-end sales process

  • Able to sell implementation and managed support services, as well as complementary offerings

  • Independent with an entrepreneurial approach to account/lead generation and to develop relationships with our Partner Oracle

  • Able to build relationships, excellent communicator who can engage customers and stakeholders

  • Skilled with account planning, reporting, and coordinating what assistance you need from other areas of the business such as bid team, Technical/Solution Architects, etc.

  • Happy to work with our Technical Experts to drive new and existing propositions

  • Comfortable with Contract negotiation

  • Native-Level fluency in spoken and written English

  • Experience in Private sector, Educated to BA/BEng, BSc Hons

    Version 1 is a Technology Services company, delivering impactful change to help our customers navigate the rapidly changing digital-first world.


  • We have celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continue to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake.

    We work hard to ensure we understand what our customers need from their technology solutions and then we deliver. We are an award-winning company who provide world class customer service; we think big, and we hire great people.
  • 3200+ employees (and growing), €350m/£315m revenue business

  • UK & Ireland's premier Oracle, Microsoft & AWS partner

  • 10 years as GPTW to work in Ireland & UK

  • Oracle EMEA Apps/SaaS Innovation Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023

  • AWS EMEA - Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023

    Share in our Success through our Quarterly performance related Profit Share & an opportunity to join our new V1 Equity success Scheme.


  • Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development review.

    Financial benefits including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice

    Ways of working now with remote & hybrid working options but there is always as a good excuse to get together too.

    Moments that matter & our enhanced maternity & paternity leave policies for life's journey

    A large training budget for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role. Ways

    Wellbeing activities: an innovative Well Tech Scheme, MyGym Discounts, Octopus Car Lease (electric UK only), Yoga, sponsored marathon, and local team sports