506 Business Applications jobs in the United Kingdom

At Clarion, our people are at the absolute heart of what we do. We’re proud that our core values of PASSION , CARE , IMAGINATION , and TRUST define the way we carry out our work across all of our exhibitions and conferences.

If you share our values and want to be a part of a successful, dynamic, and creative global business then we want to hear from you.

The Opportunity:

Clarion Events is one of the world’s leading event organisers, headquartered in London across a variety of sectors including Retail, Defence & Security, Digital Marketing, Energy, and Technology.

Clarion is entering an exciting phase in its evolution as it introduces a whole new approach to using data and technology across the group, to support delivering excellent customer outcomes. To strengthen the team, we are looking for an experienced Business Applications Manager who would report into the Head of Technical Delivery to manage the delivery of multiple projects and product development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive internal and external delivery teams to achieve prioritised roadmaps and deliver projects within budget.
• Represent technology in roadmap reviews, ensuring a balance of technology efficiency and addressing tech debt.
• Build and maintain exceptional relationships with stakeholders, ensuring non-technical business teams clearly understand technical issues and requirements by translating them into accessible and actionable terms.
• Collaborate with teams and architects to develop innovative technology solutions and manage end-to-end delivery of projects, product enhancements, and technology changes.
• Provide effective line management to direct reports and contract staff (applications configurators and a small software development team), acting as an independent escalation point.
• Direct and motivate delivery teams using matrix management, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Act as a strategic technology point of contact for engineering, participating in architecture forums and promoting technical standards.
• Demonstrate a continuous improvement approach to planning, forecasting, estimating, managing uncertainty, metrics, contingency planning, and technology road mapping.
• Ensure security practices and standards are adopted in development practices, scheduling regular security testing, and ensuring minimal to zero downtime for end users during production deployments.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours

• Experience : Significant experience in a similar role with proven leadership and team development skills.
• Technical Architecture : Strong knowledge of technical architecture, with the ability to understand and analyse complex technical landscapes, including application architecture, databases, and software development methodologies
• Stakeholder Partnership : Desire to work cooperatively with all stakeholders to meet mutual goals, seeking out and sharing inputs from others.
• Software Development Lifecycle : Solid knowledge of the software development lifecycle with technical proficiency in varied CRM, ERP, and integration technologies.
• Cloud Deployment : History of deploying to the cloud, preferably with Azure.
• Project Management : Strong project management skills with experience in waterfall, agile, and hybrid methodologies.
• Cross-functional Coordination : Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams toward task completion.
• Interpersonal Skills : Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams across both technical and non-technical areas.

About Clarion Events

Clarion Events is one of the world’s leading event organisers, producing and delivering innovative and market-leading events since 1947. ( )

Clarion Events embrace diversity and equal opportunities in all that we do. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Clarion is private equity backed and owned by Blackstone. Blackstone is one of the world’s leading global investment funds, investing capital for the long term in order to build successful, resilient businesses. ( )

Our purpose is to deliver exceptional customer outcomes and experiences, by making every connection count.

Our vision is we want every one of our products to be a market leader in customer satisfaction and delight.

Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• End of year wellbeing shutdown (closed for the last week of the year)
• Celebration day off (e.g. birthday, Diwali, Eid, etc)
• Summer Hours in August (3pm finish on Fridays)
• Helping Our World (HOW) Days – one paid day per quarter to carry out charity work
• Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Wellbeing Library (MYNDUP)
• Mentoring Programme
• Subsidised Café
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Free on-site gym and shower facilities
• Free eyesight tests
• Free flu vaccination – offered on site once a year for all employees

• IT Business Partner - bridge the gap between IT/Technology & Business Functions - focus on core functions - Sales, Finance, HR, Supply Chain.
• Enterprise Applications - Drive adoption & enhancement.
• Digital Solutions - Applications, Tools, Workplace Management & Automation - Drive adoption & enhancement.
• Drive adoption of Digital tools & simplify processes - deliver measurable value.
• Automation - Identify & deliver Automation opportunities.
• Translate business needs & requirements into IT initiatives.
• Business Case development/definition & KPI definition.
• Track Value KPIs - application adoption, uptake, benefits, efficiency etc.
• Support the rationalisation & simplification of the local IT Portfolio.
• Enable User Adoption - utilising training, communications, change management activities.
• Third Parties - manage local vendors effectively - time, cost, budget, delivery etc.
• Understanding evolving priorities - action plans to support changing priorities.
• Stakeholder Management/Engagement - technical & non-technical engagement.
• Partner with colleagues - IT Business Partner - local & global teams.  

• IT Business Partner - ideally 3 years’ experience /or/ a Senior Business Analyst looking to move to an IT Business Partner role.
• Drive adoption & enhancement of Enterprise Applications.
• Business Applications - driven the adoption & enhancement of - Kantar XTEL (Sales Key Account & Trade Promotion Management), Salesforce Sales Cloud (Field Sales), SuccessFactors (HR), Work Force Management solutions.
• Translate Business Needs into IT initiatives - deliver scalable & sustainable solutions.
• Automation - ideally Power Platform experience - Identified & delivered automation - reduced manual work, improved process efficiency - utilising Power Platform or similar tools.
• Supported a local IT portfolio.
• Business Case development & value KPI definition - for new initiatives & tools.
• KPI Definition - tracked Value KPIs of applications - report back to teams/business.
• Supported & enabled user adoption of new applications.
• Third Parties - effectively managed vendors.
• Partner, coordinated with local & global teams - deliver scalable & sustainable solutions.
• Collaborated with - Centre of Excellence, Global Information Services & external resources/teams.
• FMCG, CPG or Manufacturing sector experience.

• IT Business Partner - bridge the gap between IT/Technology & Business Functions - focus on core functions - Sales, Finance, HR, Supply Chain.
• Enterprise Applications - Drive adoption & enhancement.
• Digital Solutions - Applications, Tools, Workplace Management & Automation - Drive adoption & enhancement.
• Drive adoption of Digital tools & simplify processes - deliver measurable value.
• Automation - Identify & deliver Automation opportunities.
• Translate business needs & requirements into IT initiatives.
• Business Case development/definition & KPI definition.
• Track Value KPIs - application adoption, uptake, benefits, efficiency etc.
• Support the rationalisation & simplification of the local IT Portfolio.
• Enable User Adoption - utilising training, communications, change management activities.
• Third Parties - manage local vendors effectively - time, cost, budget, delivery etc.
• Understanding evolving priorities - action plans to support changing priorities.
• Stakeholder Management/Engagement - technical & non-technical engagement.
• Partner with colleagues - IT Business Partner - local & global teams.  

• IT Business Partner - ideally 3 years’ experience /or/ a Senior Business Analyst looking to move to an IT Business Partner role.
• Drive adoption & enhancement of Enterprise Applications.
• Business Applications - driven the adoption & enhancement of - Kantar XTEL (Sales Key Account & Trade Promotion Management), Salesforce Sales Cloud (Field Sales), SuccessFactors (HR), Work Force Management solutions.
• Translate Business Needs into IT initiatives - deliver scalable & sustainable solutions.
• Automation - ideally Power Platform experience - Identified & delivered automation - reduced manual work, improved process efficiency - utilising Power Platform or similar tools.
• Supported a local IT portfolio.
• Business Case development & value KPI definition - for new initiatives & tools.
• KPI Definition - tracked Value KPIs of applications - report back to teams/business.
• Supported & enabled user adoption of new applications.
• Third Parties - effectively managed vendors.
• Partner, coordinated with local & global teams - deliver scalable & sustainable solutions.
• Collaborated with - Centre of Excellence, Global Information Services & external resources/teams.
• FMCG, CPG or Manufacturing sector experience.

ITC WORLDWIDE is seeking a dynamic and experienced Microsoft Business Applications Senior Sales Consultant

WFH or an ITC field office

Are you passionate about selling business applications solutions that empower organizations to achieve more? Do you have a proven track record of delivering results in a complex and competitive market? Do you have experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or other ERP systems? If so, we want to hear from you.

To be successful in this position you will possess the following attributes:

• Motivated and proactive professional with previous experience in end-to-end sales within Microsoft or equivalent Enterprise Applications.
• 5+ years face-to-face selling experience - Microsoft product suite expertise including D365, PowerApps and Business Central is highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to hunt new business opportunities.
• Ability to build and foster strong customer relationships in existing customer base.
• A strong customer-centric approach and ability to network across a complex organization.
• Skills in managing multiple commercial processes (new business sales), forecasting precisely and identifying challenges to positive commercial outcomes.
• Develop and execute a sales strategy in designated territories and work with both vendor and Industry teams to execute.
• Arrange and conduct customer meetings, serve as trusted advisor by understanding a customer's existing and future digital transformation roadmap and driving the sales.
• Strong networking skills and industry experience
• Ability to drive new business and get engaged with lead generation.
• Liaising with solution consultants to drive correct business outcomes.
• Desire to be involved in a rapidly growing business and take a leadership role in helping it thrive.
• Strong personality motivated by continual improvement and self-development

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sales strategies to grow revenue and market share in the Finance & Operations segment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision makers and influencers across various industries and geographies.
• Understand customer needs and pain points and propose value-added solutions that leverage Microsoft's D365 platforms and applications.
• Collaborate with delivery and pre-sales teams to ensure proposed solutions align with client requirements.
• Working with Marketing and Business Development personnel to help develop lead generation campaigns along with target marketing to specific verticals.

· Manage the entire sales cycle, including prospecting, negotiations, and contracting

• Develop and nurture a robust pipeline of prospects to achieve and exceed sales targets
• Leverage your sales knowledge and existing Microsoft ecosystem network

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in selling enterprise software solutions, preferably in the ERP domain
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or other ERP systems and their business benefits
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field
• Prior consulting services sales experience required, and an understanding of Microsoft's Business Applications preferred (Sales, Service, Marketing, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and Project Operation

ITC WORLDWIDE is seeking a dynamic and experienced Microsoft Business Applications Senior Sales Consultant

WFH or an ITC field office

Are you passionate about selling business applications solutions that empower organizations to achieve more? Do you have a proven track record of delivering results in a complex and competitive market? Do you have experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or other ERP systems? If so, we want to hear from you.

To be successful in this position you will possess the following attributes:

• Motivated and proactive professional with previous experience in end-to-end sales within Microsoft or equivalent Enterprise Applications.
• 5+ years face-to-face selling experience - Microsoft product suite expertise including D365, PowerApps and Business Central is highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to hunt new business opportunities.
• Ability to build and foster strong customer relationships in existing customer base.
• A strong customer-centric approach and ability to network across a complex organization.
• Skills in managing multiple commercial processes (new business sales), forecasting precisely and identifying challenges to positive commercial outcomes.
• Develop and execute a sales strategy in designated territories and work with both vendor and Industry teams to execute.
• Arrange and conduct customer meetings, serve as trusted advisor by understanding a customer's existing and future digital transformation roadmap and driving the sales.
• Strong networking skills and industry experience
• Ability to drive new business and get engaged with lead generation.
• Liaising with solution consultants to drive correct business outcomes.
• Desire to be involved in a rapidly growing business and take a leadership role in helping it thrive.
• Strong personality motivated by continual improvement and self-development

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sales strategies to grow revenue and market share in the Finance & Operations segment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision makers and influencers across various industries and geographies.
• Understand customer needs and pain points and propose value-added solutions that leverage Microsoft's D365 platforms and applications.
• Collaborate with delivery and pre-sales teams to ensure proposed solutions align with client requirements.
• Working with Marketing and Business Development personnel to help develop lead generation campaigns along with target marketing to specific verticals.

· Manage the entire sales cycle, including prospecting, negotiations, and contracting

• Develop and nurture a robust pipeline of prospects to achieve and exceed sales targets
• Leverage your sales knowledge and existing Microsoft ecosystem network

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in selling enterprise software solutions, preferably in the ERP domain
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or other ERP systems and their business benefits
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field
• Prior consulting services sales experience required, and an understanding of Microsoft's Business Applications preferred (Sales, Service, Marketing, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and Project Operation

Business Applications Lead - Legal Technology & GenAI

London-based, global reach

About the Firm
A fast-growing, ambitious, 150-user firm, recognised as preeminent in its field, advising industry leaders and sovereign states on high-value matters, worldwide.

The Opportunity
To support continued growth and evolution of their utilisation of technology, the firm are seeking a Legal Applications Specialis.

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