Business Development Manager (Digital) - Bilfinger nZero

Location: Stafford, Staffordshire, United Kingdom; partial remote hybrid

Company

hirify.global UK provides engineering, maintenance, asset management, and digital services across industrial and energy-related markets.

What you will do

• Develop digital and cyber security opportunities for National Gas Transmission, regional gas networks, and non-energy-sector clients.
• Lead the end-to-end sales process for digital solutions, from business development and quotations through to contract closure.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage digital-services bid opportunities in Salesforce, including proposals, submissions, and follow-up.
• Build relationships with clients, partners, and internal sales and engineering teams.
• Gather market, customer, competitor, and technology insights to support product development, R&D, and market expansion.
• Promote quality, security, compliance, and effective business processes across digital initiatives.

Requirements

• HNC or equivalent qualification in computer science, information technology, engineering, business, or a related field.
• Experience in business development, sales, or leadership within a technology-focused division.
• Strong commercial understanding of digital business models and technology-driven sales strategies.
• Experience in bid and project management, CRM tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, leadership, stakeholder management, organization, and analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally for conferences, client meetings, and business development activities.

Nice to have

• Experience with market research, competitor analysis, and digital strategy implementation.
• Ability to identify opportunities beyond the existing portfolio.
• Innovative problem-solving skills for enhancing digital capabilities.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent professional position with a hybrid work arrangement.
• Work within a large engineering and maintenance organization with more than 4,500 employees and 14 offices.
• Engage with industrial, infrastructure, energy, and technology stakeholders across multiple markets.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain high standards of safety, quality, security, and compliance.