Director Strategic Development

Are you a strategic sales leader with a proven track record of winning enterprise-level clients within the marketing services sector?

Paragon Brand Services are looking for an exceptional Strategic Development Director to drive new business growth across our integrated portfolio of marketing solutions. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on building C-suite relationships, creating commercial strategies, and delivering complex, multi-service solutions for some of the UK's leading brands.

At Paragon Brand Services, we partner with some of the world's most recognised organisations to simplify the complexity of modern marketing. Acting as an extension of our clients' businesses, we deliver innovative, end-to-end solutions that enhance customer engagement throughout the entire customer journey.

Reporting to the Head of Strategic Growth, you will be responsible for identifying, developing and securing new enterprise clients across the UK. You'll own opportunities from initial engagement through to contract signature, collaborating with subject matter experts, bid teams and operational leaders to create compelling, tailored solutions.

This is a consultative sales role where you'll be expected to challenge thinking, identify opportunities and position Paragon as a long-term strategic partner—not simply another supplier.

• Developing new enterprise opportunities across Paragon's full marketing services portfolio.
• Building and executing strategic sales plans to exceed ambitious growth targets.
• Creating meaningful relationships with senior decision-makers across major brands.
• Leading presentations, workshops and commercial proposals.
• Working collaboratively with bid teams and technical specialists to develop winning solutions.
• Monitoring market trends and identifying opportunities to introduce innovative marketing solutions.
• Acting as a brand ambassador at client meetings, industry events and networking opportunities.

• A successful track record of winning large, multi-service contracts.
• Strong experience across integrated marketing services
  , including:
• Point of Sale (POS)
• Print Management
• Brand Activation
• Global Marketing Services
• Experience selling into major retail and enterprise organisations, with an understanding of the challenges facing large, complex brands.
• The ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, from Marketing Directors through to C-suite executives.
• A consultative approach with the credibility to act as a trusted advisor rather than a transactional salesperson.
• Experience managing complex sales cycles from prospecting through to contract award.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to build profitable, long-term client relationships.
• Confidence using Salesforce, Linked In Sales Navigator and other CRM tools to build and manage a robust pipeline.

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious, growing organisation where you'll have the autonomy to shape your market, work alongside industry experts and help some of the UK's best-known brands transform their marketing operations.

If you're passionate about consultative selling, thrive in a fast-paced commercial environment and have the experience to open doors with major retail and enterprise clients, we'd love to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will be considered fairly and without discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We recognise how challenging the current job market can be, and Paragon Talent Solutions are committed to providing the best possible candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support during the application process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.