Strategic & Consultative Sales Leader – healthcare software, Ref: 044

Role Type

Sales / Business Development Manager / Director or Account Director – healthcare software / clinical systems / EPR & EHR software

Skills / Experience

Strategic Account Planning & Execution, C-Suite Relationship Management, SaaS & Clinical Workflow Solutions, Go-to-Market Strategy, Tender & Framework Management, NHS & UK Healthcare Market Expertise

Availability

3 months notice (negotiable)

Contract Preference

Permanent

Salary / Rate Expectation

C£90k + commission

Profile

Strategic and consultative sales leader with over 25 years of experience driving transformational software engagements across the UK healthcare sector, including NHS Acute and Primary Care. Proven success in leading multi-year, multi-stakeholder sales cycles with Fortune 500-level complexity, consistently exceeding quota and delivering high-value SaaS and clinical decision support solutions. Expert in C-suite engagement, MEDDPICC qualification, and value-based selling. Adept at building strategic account plans, influencing cross-functional teams, and navigating complex NHS procurement environments to deliver measurable outcomes for clients and stakeholders

Skills

Strategic Account Planning & Execution, C-Suite Relationship Management, SaaS & Clinical Workflow Solutions, MEDDPICC & Command of the Message, Multi-Year Enterprise Sales Cycles, Go-to-Market Strategy & Execution, Tender & Framework Management, Forecasting & Pipeline Management, Cross-Functional Leadership, NHS & UK Healthcare Market Expertise

Soft Skills

Impactful | Responsive | Trustworthy | Resilient | Ethical | Accountable

Experience

Product Sales Manager  Jan 2020 – present – healthcare software vendor (EPR / EHR software)

Lead strategic sales for Company A’s Care Planning solution, a pioneering clinical decision support tool integrated into EHRs, targeting standardisation of care and improved patient outcomes across NHS organisations.

  • Developed and executed strategic account plans aligned with NHS transformation goals, achieving 100%+ of sales and renewal targets across multiple years.
  • Built and nurtured executive-level relationships, positioning Company A as a trusted partner in clinical workflow innovation.
  • Collaborated with global product, marketing, and implementation teams to drive adoption and customer satisfaction.
  • Influenced and completed complex tenders and framework applications, ensuring alignment with procurement and compliance standards.
  • Delivered consistent overachievement:
    – 2024: 100% Sales | 105% Renewal
    – 2023: 209% Sales | 102% Renewal | President’s Club Winner
    – 2022: 68% Sales | 57% Renewal
    – 2021: 122% Sales | 111% Renewal

 

Strategic Sales Manager April 2019 – Jan 2020  healthcare software vendor (bed / capacity management software)

Drove market development and strategic sales for Company’s SaaS platform, focused on operational efficiency and patient flow in NHS Trusts.

  • Led consultative sales engagements with C-suite stakeholders, IT, and procurement teams.
  • Closed a landmark £6.5M TCV deal in June 2020, laying the foundation for UK market expansion.
  • Developed tailored value propositions aligned with NHS operational transformation initiatives.

Solution Sales Manager  Jan 2017 – Dec 18 – global healthcare analytics solutions provider

Partnered with NHS and private healthcare clients across the UK & Ireland to deliver complex, end-to-end data and analytics solutions that drove measurable business value. Focused on long-term strategic engagements by developing deep client insight and aligning the company’s broad portfolio to evolving customer needs.

  • Managed key accounts and cultivated executive relationships to position the company as a trusted advisor in healthcare transformation.
  • Delivered integrated solutions including Care Pathway Analytics, Patient-Level Information and Costing Systems (PLICS), Income Analytics, Benchmarking, Business Intelligence, and Management Consulting Services.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with internal stakeholders across analytics, consulting, and delivery teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of multi-solution deals.
  • Supported strategic planning and solution design for clients, leveraging deep industry knowledge to identify opportunities for operational and clinical improvement.
  • Played a key role in expanding client engagement through analytics outsourcing and long-term service partnerships.

 

UK Business Development Manager – June 2014 – June 2016 – healthcare software vendor

Led new business acquisition and strategic sales for the company’s eObs solution across NHS Trusts.

  • Closed multiple six-figure deals, including:
    – Client A (£450K)
    – Client B (£400K)
    – Client C (£570K total)
    – Client D (£1.3M total)
  • Created a pipeline of 12+ new business opportunities valued at ~£4M.
  • Directed pre-sales and partner collaboration to ensure successful implementations and customer satisfaction

Earlier Career:

Senior Business Development Manager  May 2011 – June 2014 – Patient Flow Solutions

UK Account Manager  Oct 2010 – May 2011 – Laboratory information systems

Business Development Manager  2008 – 2010 – Telehealth solutions

Northern Regional Business Manager  2003 –2008 – Pharmaceutical Contract Sales

Regional Business Manager 1999 –2003 – Pharmaceutical Manufacturer

 

 

 

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