Commercially astute and results-driven Business Development Director with 20+ years’ success in driving revenue growth, building strategic partnerships, and leading high-performing teams. Proven track record of managing £multi-million portfolios, negotiating high-value contracts, and unlocking market opportunities. Adept at aligning business development strategy with corporate goals to deliver consistent year-on-year profit growth.
Spearheaded strategic relationships across Top 20 accounts contributing 75% of net profit, increasing annual revenue by 23% YoY.
Led cross-functional teams to deliver custom client solutions, achieving a 97% client retention rate.
Negotiated and secured multi-year contracts with national partners, securing £5M+ in recurring revenue.
Drove CRM transformation that improved sales cycle efficiency by 30%.