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.

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