Business Development Manager – Solutions & Services
Business Development Manager – Solutions & Services
This role owns new business generation for Acentura's Solutions & Services line - resource augmentation, and custom and scope-based (fixed-price and time-and-materials) software solutions. The BDM is responsible for building and converting a pipeline of clients who need dedicated engineering capacity or bespoke software delivery, primarily across technology-buying organisations in Sri Lanka and select overseas markets.
Key Responsibilities
Generate and qualify a consistent pipeline of resource augmentation, custom development, and scope-based solution opportunities through outbound prospecting, referrals, partner channels, and inbound leads.
Run structured discovery calls to understand client technology needs, team gaps, and project scope, translating these into accurate resourcing or solution proposals.
Work with delivery and technical leads to size engagements, validate feasibility, and price staff augmentation pods or fixed-scope solutions competitively.
Prepare and present proposals, rate cards, SOWs, and commercial terms; lead negotiations through to signed contracts.
Own and progress opportunities through Acentura's sales process stages in the CRM, maintaining accurate forecasts and pipeline hygiene.
Build and sustain relationships with CTOs, engineering leaders, and procurement/staffing contacts for repeat and expansion business.
Represent Acentura's positioning appropriately depending on target geography and buyer profile.
Collaborate with marketing on outbound campaigns, LinkedIn outreach, and content that supports Solutions & Services pipeline generation.
Report weekly on pipeline movement, win/loss reasons, and market feedback to Group Sales leadership.
Qualifications & Experience
8+ years in B2B sales or business development, ideally selling IT staff augmentation, custom software services, or scope-based technology solutions.
Working understanding of software delivery models (staff augmentation, T&M, fixed-price) and basic technical fluency to hold credible conversations with engineering buyers.
Proven record of pipeline building, proposal writing, and closing mid-to-large value deals.
Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or related field; an MBA or sales/marketing qualification is an advantage.
Experience selling into Western markets (US/EU) is a strong plus.
Skills & Competencies
Strong consultative selling and negotiation skills.
Comfortable with CRM discipline, forecasting, and structured sales processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication, including proposal and rate-card presentation.
Self-driven with the ability to manage a full-cycle pipeline independently.