ITS Business Development Manager
Yunex Traffic is a leading provider of ITS solutions. We specialise in creating innovative, data-driven solutions to improve traffic flow, enhance safety, and optimise transportation networks. As part of our growth strategy, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced ITS Business Development Manager to join our team.
Role Overview:
As the ITS Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our consultancy services department, driving growth through identification and pursuit of new business opportunities in adjacent ITS markets. You will also provide strategic guidance to clients and ensure successful project delivery. You will lead and build a team of consultants, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive business development initiatives. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, contribute to industry advancements, and make a real impact on mobility.
We are seeking an individual experienced in business development to lead our expansion into adjacent Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) markets. This role involves understanding our current offering and leveraging industry experience to drive growth. With a fully established traffic engineering business and a team of 35 specialist traffic engineers, the ITS consultancy team will build upon this foundation.
Responsibilities:
1. Client Engagement and Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and identifying opportunities for collaboration. Provide expert advice on ITS solutions, traffic engineering, and adjacent markets. Lead client meetings, workshops, and presentations.
2. Project Leadership: Manage end-to-end project delivery, from scoping and planning to execution and evaluation. Coordinate project teams, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions. Monitor project progress, budget, and resource allocation.
3. Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of ITS consultants, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Provide guidance on technical and strategic aspects of projects. Conduct performance reviews and professional development planning.
4. Business Development: Analyse the market to discover new business opportunities, strategies and partnerships. Identify new business opportunities and contribute to proposal development. Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to promote our ITS consultancy services. Attend industry conferences and networking events.
Essential Skills:
5. Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop long-term plans and strategies
6. Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships with clients and internal teams
7. Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse market trends and data to make informed decisions
8. Sales: Proven track record in sales and business development
Qualifications:
9. Relevant degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, or related field (Master’s preferred); or related experience.
10. Minimum of 10 years of experience in ITS consulting, traffic engineering, or related roles.
11. Strong knowledge of traffic management systems, intelligent transportation technologies, and urban mobility trends.
12. Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
13. Project management certification is a plus.
Benefits:
14. 26 days holiday, increasing up to 29 days with length of service.
15. Excellent pension, with Yunex Traffic matching contributions up to 10% of pensionable salary.
16. Annual, business performance related, bonus.
17. Company car scheme based on business mileage.
18. Flexible working policy.
19. Investment in personal development and support to membership of professional institutions
What We Offer:
20. Competitive Compensation: Attractive base salary with annual bonus potential.
21. Generous Leave: 26 days of annual leave, increasing to 29 days with tenure.
22. Work-Life Balance: Standard 37.5-hour work week with flexible working arrangements.
23. Company Car or Car allowance.
24. Pension Benefits: Up to 10% matching contributions.
25. Customized Benefits: Flexible benefits package tailored to individual needs.
26. Professional Development: Commitment to personal growth and support for professional memberships.
How Do I Apply?
We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Please ensure you complete all areas of the application form to the best of your ability, as we will use this data to review your suitability for the role.
About Us:
We’re Yunex Traffic. We have offices across the UK and worldwide, full of hardworking individuals helping us to challenge the today and work towards a brighter tomorrow. We’re excited to hear that you would like to join us here at Yunex Traffic. Our people love it here, and we want you to be a part of helping us make real what matters.
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, holiday allowance, and pension. We celebrate the fact that our employees are individuals and have different wants and needs. With this in mind, we have a flexible benefits scheme where you can tailor your benefits package to suit you.