Business Development Director- IT and Managed Services

Business Development Director- IT and Managed Services

Full-Time 80000 - 100000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Positiv Cohort

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Drive new business acquisition and lead sales cycles in the SMB/mid-market segment.
  • Company: Fast-growing Managed Service Provider focused on customer-first solutions.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, commission structure, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Exciting opportunity to engage with senior stakeholders and drive multi-year revenue deals.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact by transforming businesses with Microsoft solutions.
  • Qualifications: Proven track record in sales, especially within managed services and Microsoft technologies.

The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.

The Opportunity

We’re partnering with a fast-growing, customer-first Managed Service Provider looking for a high-performing Account Director (Hunter) to drive new logo acquisition across the SMB / mid-market (50–500 users). This is for someone who thrives on:

  • Opening doors
  • Building pipeline
  • Winning new business
  • Owning deals end-to-end

You’ll lead with Microsoft-led transformation conversations — particularly across M365, Azure, and Modern Workplace — helping customers modernise how they work, collaborate, and scale.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Own net-new business acquisition across the SMB / mid-market segment
  • Build and convert a strong outbound pipeline
  • Lead end-to-end sales cycles from first touch through to close
  • Sell Microsoft-led solutions: Microsoft 365, Azure, Modern Workplace
  • Position broader managed services, security, and cloud solutions
  • Engage with C-suite and senior IT stakeholders
  • Work closely with pre-sales and solution teams to build compelling propositions
  • Drive multi-year, recurring revenue deals

What Success Looks Like

  • Deliver £250k+ AGP in year one
  • Consistently win new logos
  • Build a predictable, high-quality pipeline
  • Land customers with Microsoft-led transformation as the entry point
  • Expand into multi-service engagements

About You

  • Proven hunter – you generate and close your own pipeline
  • Strong experience selling within an MSP / managed services environment
  • Deep understanding of: Microsoft 365, Azure, Modern Workplace
  • Track record of new business wins in the mid-market (50–500 users)
  • Comfortable selling consultatively — not transactional
  • Strong commercial instincts and deal ownership
  • Confident engaging senior stakeholders and decision-makers

Business Development Director- IT and Managed Services employer: Positiv Cohort

Join a dynamic and innovative Managed Service Provider that prioritises a customer-first approach, offering a vibrant work culture where your contributions directly impact business growth. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to ongoing training and mentorship opportunities, particularly in cutting-edge technologies like Microsoft 365 and Azure. Located in a thriving business hub, this role not only promises competitive compensation but also the chance to be part of a collaborative team that celebrates success and fosters professional advancement.

Positiv Cohort

Contact Details:

Positiv Cohort Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Business Development Director- IT and Managed Services

New Business Acquisition
Pipeline Development
End-to-End Sales Management
Microsoft 365
Azure
Modern Workplace
Managed Services Knowledge