Head of New Business

About the role

The Head of New Business will lead Sagacity’s revenue growth by overseeing the New Business Team and driving sector‑specific sales initiatives. Working closely with the Chief Revenue Officer and Marketing, you will shape propositions and campaigns that target key industries.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and motivate the New Business team to achieve targets set in the Business Plan.
• Maintain a robust sales pipeline and ensure accurate sales administration.
• Participate in internal business development and pipeline meetings.
• Design and deliver compelling business development and sales presentations.
• Collaborate with Marketing on outbound Account‑Based Marketing (ABM) programmes.
• Create and execute activity‑based action plans aligned with the sales strategy.
• Assess and refine sales strategies and joint propositions with Commercial, Technical, and Product teams.
• Own key client relationships and provide regular progress updates.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience in new‑business or sales development.
• Strong track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
• Experience working with sector‑focused teams in industries such as Energy, Water, Media, Telco, Retail, Financial Services or Charity.
• Ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders and drive collaborative initiatives.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the growth strategy of a data‑driven consultancy.
• Leadership role with direct impact on revenue generation.
• Collaborative environment with strong product and delivery teams.