Head of Public Sector Sales

Overview
We are TXP. We help businesses and organisations move forward, at pace and at scale. We believe in the transformative power of combining technology and people. By providing consulting expertise, development services and resourcing, we work closely with organisations to solve their most complex business problems.Our work transforms organisations – and we take that responsibility seriously. We focus on success, pursue excellence and take ownership of everything we do. TXP’s dedicated public sector teams partner with central and local government – and their suppliers – to modernise legacy systems, digitise public services and augment tech teams in order to drive value and enhance user experience.We are seeking a dynamic, hands-on Head of Public Sector Sales to lead and grow our professional services sales into Central Government and ALBs across England. This is a pivotal role focused on expanding our footprint in cloud, cyber security, digital transformation, and application development engagements within the Public Sector.The successful candidate will play a key role in driving further Gross Profit growth, shaping the go-to-market strategy, and leading a small but growing team based primarily in Birmingham. This hybrid role involves travelling twice a week to meet with clients and to our Birmingham or London offices.Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute the public sector sales strategy aligned with company goals to drive revenue and GP growth.Own and deliver sales targets, while playing a hands-on role in pipeline development, client engagement, and opportunity closure.Lead and grow a sales team (currently 3 FTEs with plans to expand to 10+), ensuring performance, development, and high levels of engagement.Build and maintain long-term, trusted relationships with stakeholders in Central Government and ALBs.Jointly bid with strategic Public Sector Partners to secure large-scale programmes and contracts.Navigate complex Public Sector procurement processes, frameworks, and commercial governance structures.Collaborate closely with the Delivery team to ensure a smooth handover and successful project execution post-sale.Work with marketing and product teams to align messaging, campaigns, and service positioning with sector needs.Identify and articulate unique selling propositions based on competitor insights and market intelligence.Provide detailed and reliable sales forecasts using CRM and forecasting tools.Represent the company at external public sector forums and industry events.Key Skills and Experience
Proven track record in selling technology services (cloud, digital transformation, or application development) directly to the UK Public Sector.Strong commercial acumen and experience of working to Gross Profit targets.Deep understanding of Public Sector procurement processes, especially within Central Government.Experience leading and managing sales teams, with a track record of hitting and exceeding team targets.Demonstrated ability to build high-value customer relationships and win multi-million-pound opportunities.Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.Proficiency in CRM systems and sales management tools.Strong collaboration skills to work effectively across sales, delivery, marketing, and executive teams.Existing network of senior public sector contacts is highly desirable.Uncapped OTE- high earning potential for top performers.Benefits
25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) + an additional day of paid leave for your birthday (or Christmas Eve)4% Matched employer contributed pension (salary sacrifice)Life assurance (3x)Access to an Employee Assistance ProgrammePrivate medical insurance through our partner AvivaCycle to work schemeAccess to an independent financial advisor2 x social value days per year to give back to local communitiesGrow with us
Work on exciting new projects. We recognise that you might have a career path planned out and you might need some support to help you move forward. We’re here to support you through challenging work, opportunities to grow and learning and development opportunities. Be part of the TXP growth journey. We are a high growth, fast paced environment with 200+ employees and clients across the UK.Details
Seniority level: DirectorEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Sales and Business DevelopmentIndustries: Information Technology and Services and Professional ServicesLocation: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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