Senior Business Development Manager - Enterprise Systems in Leeds

We’re looking for a Senior Business Development Manager - Enterprise Systems to join our team in Bradford on a permanent, full‐time basis. This is a hybrid role, with two days a week based in our Bradford office.

This role is designed for a commercially driven Business Development professional who enjoys building trusted client relationships and shaping solutions that genuinely help customers grow. You’ll be at the forefront of customer engagement, playing a key role in identifying opportunities, influencing solution direction, and accelerating revenue growth through tailored Enterprise Systems offerings.

In this client-facing role, you’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to understand their strategic priorities and position the right mix of Enterprise Systems solutions across Finance, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Human Capital Management (HCM), and wider back‐office functions including tax, treasury, and procurement. Your focus will be on creating clear, compelling value propositions that connect business challenges to practical, outcomes‐driven solutions.

This opportunity suits a proactive, commercially minded BDM with strong experience in Enterprise IT solutions and a natural ability to translate complex requirements into winning propositions. You’ll take a leading role in RFP and bid processes, shaping responses, influencing solution design, and working collaboratively with delivery teams to ensure proposals are both technically credible and commercially attractive. You’ll also have the chance to directly influence how we engage customers, refine our go‐to‐market approach, and build long‐term partnerships.

What will you be doing?

• Lead customer engagement to understand business needs across Finance, SCM, HCM, and wider enterprise systems.
• Manage the full lifecycle of RFI/RFP responses, working with technical, commercial, and delivery teams to produce high‐quality submissions.
• Act as the primary pre‐sales contact, ensuring proposed solutions align with Liberty Blume’s capabilities and client objectives.
• Translate customer challenges into well‐defined solution proposals across Oracle Fusion, Oracle EBS, and related technologies.
• Coordinate stakeholder contributions across Sales, Delivery, Legal, and Solution Architecture to meet quality and timeline requirements.
• Craft compelling, value‐driven narratives that position Liberty Blume’s capabilities effectively.
• Lead workshops and discovery sessions to understand client operating models and digital transformation goals.
• Support bid strategy and commercial modelling, collaborating with Finance and Legal on pricing and contractual elements.
• Produce tailored, persuasive responses to RFPs, RFIs, and tenders, clearly articulating value, fit, and differentiators.
• Continuously improve reusable bid materials, including templates, case studies, and credentials.
• Monitor bid progress, manage risks, and ensure all stakeholders remain aligned throughout the process.
• Create and deliver engaging pitch presentations and supporting materials for client and internal meetings.

We tend to look for people with:

Essential:

• Proven experience in bid management, proposal writing, or sales enablement within the technology or enterprise software industry.
• Proven experience in a similar role (e.g., Pre-Sales Consultant, Project Manager, Solutions Lead, Bid/Proposal Manager) within Enterprise IT or Business Transformation.
• Knowledge and experience with Oracle Applications and Technology (or equivalent) across key modules (Finance, SCM, HCM).
• Familiarity with other back-office domains such as procurement, tax systems, and treasury systems.
• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience managing RFP processes, including drafting responses and coordinating cross-functional input.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to interpret customer needs and map them to solution designs.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance customer value and internal viability.
• High attention to detail with excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Proven experience managing strategic relationships (including customers) in a fast‐growth or emerging software vendor/service provider.

Desirable:

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and lead virtual teams.
• Highly motivated, structured individuals with superior presentation or public‐speaking skills.
• High comfort level engaging with C‐level executives.
• Strong meeting and workshop leadership skills; action‐oriented approach.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary + bonus
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more.
• Enjoy your birthday off, plus receive an additional 3 days of annual leave once you reach 5 years of service.
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance, plus many more.
• Matched pension contribution up to 10%
• Access to our car benefit scheme
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
• The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team

Who we are:

Liberty Blume, a Liberty Global company, is a rapidly growing business services provider, specialising in tech-enabled back-office solutions. Our mission is to deliver efficiency, scale and value to our customers through Business, Procurement and Financial Solutions. If you’re curious, customer centric and enjoy being one step ahead, join us on our scale up journey and unlock your freedom to grow!

Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. We’re eager to hear from you, no matter your background.