Business Development Manager US/UK

Great software does not happen on its own. It takes great people. That just happens to be our forte. With 24 years of matching top engineering talent with preeminent and innovative brands, we look for people who are inquisitive, resourceful, and dedicated to their craft, and driven to help companies build great software. If this sounds like you, read on.

About

As a Business Development Manager, you will identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities. You will leverage your industry expertise and network to build strong client relationships, secure high-value deals, and position Forte Group as a trusted partner for consulting, staff augmentation, and managed services.

The following outcomes will define success in this role:

• Revenue Growth: Drive new business revenue through consulting, staff augmentation, and managed services deals
• Client Acquisition: Secure new enterprise clients annually, focusing on accounts with long-term potential
• Pipeline Management: Build and maintain a robust pipeline of high-value opportunities at various sales cycle stages

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in business development, with a focus on selling engineering services
• Proven track record of closing high-value deals and growing client accounts
• Strong understanding of software engineering trends and experience in agile software development
• Established network and connections within the IT services industry
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Experience working with geographically distributed and multicultural teams

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage prospective clients, building a robust pipeline of business opportunities
• Develop and execute strategies to achieve new business targets and revenue growth
• Establish and nurture relationships with clients to promote long-term partnerships
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver customized solutions that align with client needs
• Drive growth in consulting, staff augmentation, and managed services, including outcome-based models

We offer

• Experience working with colleagues locally and abroad
• Opportunities for self-realization working on challenging projects using new technologies and tools
• Friendly team and enjoyable working environment
• Participation in professional trainings and meetups

Forte Group is a full-spectrum custom software delivery partner for enterprises looking to accelerate their business and evolve their engineering practices. We work with technology companies around the world to build world-class, cutting-edge products. Forte was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in Argentina, Colombia, Poland, and Ukraine.

Meet our global team of technologists.

We are a full-service custom software delivery partner headquartered in Chicago. For more than 20 years, we've worked with engineering departments, business leaders, and technology providers around the globe. We work in partnership with organizations to build custom software solutions, evolve IT practices, and create a more valuable software experience.

Our values TEAM-ORIENTED

We work collaboratively and in unison to achieve a goal.

CLIENT CENTRIC

We are creators of engaging client experience.

INQUISITIVE

We always question if what we are doing is adding value.

RESOURCEFUL

We embrace challenges and always find a way to overcome.