VodafoneThree - Business Development Manager - Regions

Job description

Location: Any VodafoneThree Office Location + Location Independent Worker Salary: Excellent basic salary plus commission and Vodafone benefits Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday Location Independent Worker As a Location Independent Worker, for operational reasons you may be required to perform your duties, either temporarily or permanently, from any of our offices or customer sites within a reasonable geographic area of your home address. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are. Who We Are We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today. We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress. We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves. You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Why VodafoneThree Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last. We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country. You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone. We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started. Be part of our Business UK function, a team that are revolutionising how customers use technology and connectivity. With our extensive range of products and services, we help all kinds of organisations – from small, local businesses to multi-national corporations – unlocking the potential of new technologies, including 5G, AI and the Internet of Things (IoT). What you’ll do You’ll play a key role in accelerating growth across some of our most strategic private sector customers. By building trusted relationships, creating meaningful engagement at senior levels, and uncovering new opportunities, you’ll help turn high-potential accounts into long-term revenue success stories. Working closely with Account Managers, Bid Managers, and specialist teams, you’ll connect customer business goals with Vodafone’s innovative solutions and create opportunities that deliver real value. Build and strengthen relationships within strategic customer accounts to generate new business opportunities and long-term growth. Create and execute account engagement strategies that increase awareness of Vodafone’s products, services, and capabilities. Engage confidently with senior stakeholders, including C-suite leaders, translating complex ideas into compelling business outcomes. Identify customer challenges, understand their future ambitions, and develop solutions that align with their business strategies. Generate and qualify a strong pipeline of opportunities, providing high-quality leads that support revenue and margin growth. Collaborate across sales, bid, technical, and commercial teams to develop winning propositions and support complex sales opportunities. Drive executive engagement activities and encourage meaningful customer interactions that strengthen partnerships. Use customer insights and market intelligence to identify whitespace opportunities and create targeted growth plans. Influence internal teams to ensure products and solutions continue to meet evolving customer needs. Champion collaboration across multiple teams, bringing together expertise and resources to deliver successful outcomes. Who you are Experience developing relationships and growing opportunities within strategic or enterprise-level customer accounts. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to build compelling customer business cases and value propositions. Confidence engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior decision-makers and executives. Skilled at identifying customer needs, uncovering opportunities, and translating them into actionable sales strategies. Experience managing multiple stakeholders and working collaboratively across complex, matrixed organisations. Strong communication, influencing, and presentation skills with the ability to build credibility and trust. Analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to use insights and market intelligence to guide decisions. A proactive and curious mindset, with the confidence to challenge the status quo and bring fresh ideas to customer engagement. A positive, energetic approach and a passion for delivering great customer outcomes. A degree or equivalent practical experience gained through a successful career in business development, sales, or account management. Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in. What we offer We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies. Need to Know We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website ( ) for guidance. We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements. During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you. #VodafoneThree #LI-Remote