Senior Business Development Manager

Role:  Senior Business Development Manager – TMT
Location: Manchester/London – Hybrid

Thanks for checking out our job opening; we are excited that YOU are interested in learning more about NCC Group.

We are on a mission to make society a safer and more secure place. Our people are the ones who make that possible; a global community of talented individuals working together towards a safer future.

We aim to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We work together, we are brilliantly creative, we embrace difference and we want you to join in our mission, to make the world safer and more secure.

Take a look at our website here to learn more about why we’re one of the leading global Cyber Security and Risk Mitigation business… https://www.nccgroup.com/uk/

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Business Development Manager to join our TMT Vertical and drive high-impact growth initiatives with key industry clients. This is a senior-level role for a dynamic professional who excels in managing complex, high-stakes deals and building long-term partnerships with major corporate players.

As a Senior Business Development Manager you will be expected to lead the new business strategy, take complete ownership of your pipeline as well as actively contribute to the broader sector strategy. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of market dynamics and the ability to influence decision-making at the highest levels. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for strategic business development and a proven ability to deliver outstanding results, this is your opportunity to shape the future of our business. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead business development efforts with high-profile, strategic industry clients, developing tailored solutions to meet their business objectives and growth strategies. 

• Formulate and execute long-term strategic plans aimed at securing large, multi-year contracts and complex partnerships with key industry players. 

• Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and senior stakeholders, delivering insightful market analysis, strategic recommendations and bespoke business solutions. 

• Oversee the entire sales cycle of high-value deals, including lead identification, relationship building, negotiations, closing and delivery, ensuring alignment with the company’s financial and strategic goals. 

• Collaborate closely with the executive leadership team to shape overall business development strategy, ensuring alignment with broader corporate objectives. 

• Drive revenue growth by expanding footprint in key markets and identifying new opportunities for expansion. 

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the competitive landscape, market trends, and industry challenges to proactively position the company as a market leader. 

• Foster strong, long-term relationships with key accounts, ensuring client satisfaction, repeat business, and contract renewals. 

• Serve as a mentor and leader to junior business development team members, providing guidance, training, and support to help them achieve their potential. 

• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and forums, positioning NCC Group as a thought leader and trusted partner in the industry. 

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Cyber/IT experience, preferably in cybersecurity.

• Deep sector knowledge of the Telecoms, Media and Technology sector.

• Extensive experience in senior business development roles, with a proven track record of managing and closing large-scale, strategic deals in the UK market. 

• Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at C-suite and executive levels. 

• Strategic mindset with the ability to identify new business opportunities, create comprehensive growth plans, and lead high-value negotiations. 

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience mentoring junior team members and collaborating across departments. 

• Extensive knowledge of CRM systems, business intelligence tools, and financial modelling to assess opportunities. 

• Experience working with Fortune 500 companies, major industry clients, or large corporate enterprises. 

• Deep understanding of industry-specific regulations, market dynamics, and the competitive landscape. 

Behaviours:

• Focusing on Clients and Customers

• Working as One NCC

• Always Learning

• Being Inclusive and Respectful

About NCC Group 

The NCC Group family has over 2,200 members located all around the world, providing a trusted advisory service to 15,000 customers. Born in the UK, we have now have offices in North America, Canada, Europe, Asia- Pacific and United Arab Emirates.

We are passionate about helping our customers to protect their brand, value and reputation against the ever-evolving threat landscape. We fuel that passion with investment in our people and our business. 

Our values and code of ethics are at the heart of how we operate – we work together, we are brilliantly creative and we embrace difference. We treat everyone and everything with equal respect. We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel psychologically, emotionally and physically safe to be authentic, sharing their personal experiences to represent the diversity of the world they live in, and have equal opportunity to achieve their best. 

About your application 

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles. 

If you do not want us to retain your details, please email global.ta@nccgroup.com. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy. We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage. 

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process. This role being advertised will be subject to BS7858 screening as a mandatory requirement.