Client Engagement Director (Procurement)

Role: Client Engagement Director (Procurement Sales & Account Manager)
Type: Permanent - Full-time
Salary: -55,000 to -65,000 per annum + bonus + benefits
Fully Remote with occasional travel to client sites
Location: London with offices across England

Sellick Partnership is delighted to be partnering with a growing organisation operating within the Public Sector Procurement sector to recruit a Client Engagement Director on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven professional with a strong background in Public Sector procurement to join an ambitious and expanding business. The successful candidate will take ownership of both new business development and existing client relationships, with a particular focus on engaging with Central Government organisations and procurement stakeholders.

The Client Engagement Director will play a key role in driving growth, identifying opportunities, and developing strategic relationships across the public sector procurement landscape.

The responsibilities of the Client Engagement Director will include:

• Driving business growth through proactive sales activity, account development, and relationship management
• Managing the full sales cycle from lead generation through to negotiation and contract award
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with procurement professionals and senior stakeholders across Central Government and the wider public sector
• Developing and implementing strategic account plans to maximise growth opportunities
• Providing consultative support and tailored procurement solutions to clients
• Working collaboratively with internal teams to develop high-quality proposals and service offerings
• Identifying market trends, opportunities, and competitor activity within the public sector procurement market
• Representing the organisation at networking events, exhibitions, and procurement forums
• Maintaining accurate pipeline management and sales reporting through CRM systems

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working within, or selling solutions into, the UK Public Sector Procurement
• Strong knowledge of public sector procurement frameworks, regulations, and procurement processes
• Experience working with, supporting, or engaging with Central Government organisations
• An established network of contacts across Central Government procurement and commercial functions
• A proven track record in business development, account management, client engagement, or procurement-related sales
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• A consultative, solutions focused, and commercially driven approach
• Experience managing sales pipelines and achieving revenue growth targets
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Experience using CRM systems such as HubSpot or similar platforms
• CIPS Level 4 qualification or above, or actively working towards a qualification, would be highly desirable

How to apply:

If you believe you are well suited to this excellent opportunity, please apply directly or contact Tim Farnsworth at Sellick Partnership for further information.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews will be arranged for suitable candidates as soon as possible.

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