At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive business growth and build strong customer relationships in a dynamic engineering environment.
- Company: Join Quest Global, a leader in engineering services with a culture of innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse workplace, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values unique perspectives and fosters a culture of respect.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by solving complex engineering challenges with a talented team.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering; proven experience in business development and customer relationship management.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
At Quest Global, it's not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.
Key Responsibilities
- Business Growth: Ensure the overall growth of VAU by leading major sales campaigns, securing scalable divisions, and developing high-impact solutions. Drive overall revenue expansion and profitability for the Virtual Account Unit (VAU) through strategic planning and execution.
- Business Development: Lead expansion into new geographies, divisions, and business units within key accounts. Lead large strategic deal campaigns including strategy, solution development, commercials, negotiations, closure, and start-up engagement plans, while guiding Client Partners. Cross sell existing services to new accounts/divisions.
- Customer Relationships Building: Build and maintain senior-level and operational relationships with existing and new customers (CXO, Head of Engg. & Procurement, engineering managers and Champions), enhancing the company's brand promise as a Trusted Thinking Partner of Choice. Understand the customer challenges and work with them towards joint solution development thereby providing unsolicited proposals (L3/L4/L5).
- Strategic Planning: Drive the overall VAU strategy, including Account Plan (StrAP): Conduct account analysis, competitive assessments, and SWOT evaluations to identify growth opportunities and investment priorities. Develop pricing strategies to meet company and customer objectives, leading long-term agreements and pricing negotiations with strategic customers.
We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard. We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the world's hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.
Work Experience
- Business Development & Revenue Growth: Proven ability to drive account expansion, deal structuring (L2/L3), and revenue growth, leveraging insights into customer needs, industry trends, and competitive positioning to maximize business opportunities.
- Strategic Customer Relationship Management: Strong track record of building and influencing mid-level customer relationships, positioning the organization as a trusted partner to shape customer strategy, drive long-term engagements, and secure high-value opportunities.
- Commercial & Sales Expertise: Expertise in deal structuring, pricing, contract negotiations, and value-based selling, ensuring profitable customer engagements and strong financial outcomes.
- Market & Industry Intelligence: Deep understanding of engineering services, adjacent technologies, industry trends, and competitor positioning, enabling data-driven decision-making, strategic differentiation, and market expansion.
- Cross-Functional Leadership & Execution: Ability to lead and align matrixed teams, managing sales, delivery, and strategic account functions to ensure seamless execution, customer success, and profitable business growth.
- Proposal & Solution Development: Skilled in developing and executing strategic campaigns, crafting customer-centric solutions, and leading high-impact proposal efforts, ensuring a strong competitive edge in both solicited and unsolicited opportunities.
Education & Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (required); Master's or MBA (preferred).
Client Partner in Derby employer: Quest Global Services
At Quest Global, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration that empowers our employees to make a meaningful impact. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer extensive growth opportunities and a supportive environment where every voice is valued. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys not only competitive benefits but also the chance to work on groundbreaking engineering projects that shape the future.
