Sales Lead

Job description

Government Client Group Lead - Central Government

We are seeking an experienced Client Group Lead to drive growth across UK central government accounts. The role focuses on winning new business, developing strategic client relationships, and ensuring successful delivery of engagements in collaboration with consulting and delivery teams.

You will lead account growth by shaping opportunities, developing winning proposals, and expanding relationships across government departments and their associated bodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business opportunities within UK central government.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans to grow client relationships and achieve sales targets.
• Shape and lead high-quality proposals aligned to client challenges and organisational capabilities.
• Maintain a strong sales pipeline and lead negotiations to close deals.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Ensure successful delivery of engagements, working closely with consulting and delivery teams.
• Lead regular reporting on pipeline, account performance, and delivery status.
• Contribute to go-to-market propositions, account planning, and company strategy.

Skills & Experience

• Proven professional services sales experience within UK central government.
• Track record of winning multi-million-pound (£5m+) deals and developing new client accounts.
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement frameworks and processes.
• Experience managing senior stakeholders and working across delivery and consulting teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Competitive commission and bonus scheme (to be agreed)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private health insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
• £2,000 flexible allowance and 5% pension contribution
• Training budget, professional membership support, and development leave
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and additional wellbeing benefits

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-03-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English