Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group

About the Company

Welcome to Cognitive! We're proud to be the 'most recommended' partner for companies seeking top-tier talent with expertise in Microsoft technologies. We have over 15 years' experience in this market.

Our tech focus spans Dynamics 365, Microsoft Azure, Power Platform and Microsoft 365, with divisions covering the UK, Europe and North America.

Our experienced recruiters use their deep industry knowledge (many of whom are Microsoft certified themselves) and vast network to connect skilled candidates with organisations that span the full Microsoft ecosystem, from Partners to End Users and even Microsoft themselves.

So whether you need developers, engineers, architects, project managers, or any other type of Microsoft-focused professional, we have the resources and expertise to deliver the best candidates quickly and efficiently.

Our personalised approach ensures a perfect match between organisations and the candidate community; that's why our aim is to deliver a service so good you recommend us (a mindset we affectionately refer to internally as C4Life - customers, candidates and colleagues for life).

If you're looking for Microsoft-focused recruitment services that deliver exceptional results and a human approach, look no further.

Cognitive is proud to be part of The Focus Cloud Group - a cloud specialist recruitment group with dedicated brands servicing the following technologies: WorkDay, Service Now, SAP, Cyber Security and Salesforce, with an additional brand specialising in recruiting for Cloud Sales professionals.

Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your hiring / career goals - info@cognitive-group.com

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Company Name

Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group

Job Title

Business Development Manager

Job Description

**Job title:** Business Development Manager **Role Summary:** Drive revenue growth for a cybersecurity and AI governance consultancy by identifying, qualifying, and closing new business across both large enterprises and SMEs, while shaping go‑to‑market strategy and maintaining a disciplined pipeline. **Expactations:** - Secure meaningful contracts that contribute to the company’s revenue targets. - Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date prospect and pipeline data. - Collaborate with leadership to refine service offerings and messaging. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead proactive outreach (LinkedIn, email, events, referrals) to generate high‑quality conversations. - Convert inbound and referral leads into signed contracts. - Manage and track the sales pipeline, ensuring timely progression of opportunities. - Shape and update go‑to‑market messaging and service propositions. - Provide market and competitive intelligence to inform product development. **Required Skills:** - Proven business development or consultative sales experience, ideally in cybersecurity, compliance, or professional services. - Strong relationship‑building skills with senior decision‑makers. - Excellent communication, negotiation, and commercial persuasion abilities. - Self‑starter, proactive, and comfortable operating in a startup environment. - Disciplined pipeline management and organization. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or related field. - Knowledge of AI governance, GDPR/data protection, cyber risk frameworks, and compliance certifications such as TISAX, ISO 27001, and ISO 42001. - Experience selling professional services into regulated industries.

Warwickshire, United kingdom

Remote

09-03-2026