Infosys Public Services is seeking a Principal Business Development Consultant to join our team at the Portsmouth, NH location.
Position Description (scope of work or brief narrative):
We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Principal Business Engagement Consultant to build and expand strategic relationships with state and local government agencies. This role is critical in identifying business opportunities, shaping client strategies, and driving revenue growth through consultative selling and partnership development. As a key driver of business engagement, you will identify opportunities, foster client relationships, and position IPS as a trusted partner in the government sector.
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Key Responsibilities
Client Engagement & Relationship Management:
- Establish and nurture long-term partnerships with key decision-makers in state and local government agencies.
- Act as a trusted advisor, understanding client priorities, challenges, and policy-driven needs.
- Engage stakeholders at multiple levels to drive awareness of Infosys Public Services offerings.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities in the assigned region, aligning Infosys solutions with client objectives.
- Lead the development of strategic sales and go-to-market plans for public sector opportunities.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including pre-sales, delivery, and technical experts, to craft compelling value propositions.
- Track and manage pipeline opportunities, ensuring alignment with sales targets.
- Lead responses to quasi-Federal and State RFPs, including strategy formulation, solution positioning, and proposal development.
- Ensure high-quality proposals that address client pain points and emphasize Infosys' unique differentiators.
- Stay ahead of public sector trends, policies, and regulatory changes impacting government procurement.
- Monitor competitor activities and market shifts to refine engagement strategies.
- Represent Infosys Public Services at industry forums, conferences, and networking events.
- Develop insights and thought leadership content to engage government clients in digital transformation discussions.
- 7+ years of experience in business development, client engagement, and consultative sales, with at least 5 years in public sector consulting or IT services.
- Proven track record including sales cycles, procurement processes, and contract vehicles.
- Strong consultative selling skills, with the ability to translate client needs into actionable IT solutions.
- Need to be located in the New Hampshire ( Portsmouth ) area.
- Experience managing key accounts, client relationships, and sales quotas.
- Knowledge of IT services, cloud solutions, digital transformation, and public sector modernization initiatives.
- Strong negotiation skills, with experience handling complex deals and government contracts.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and proposal development skills.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% within the assigned region.
- A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a foreign equivalent is required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive, relevant work experience instead of every year of education.