Pre-Sales and Design Strategy Director

Pre-Sales & Design Strategy Director Location: London Salary: Up to £120,000 Are you ready to lead and influence at the intersection of design and business? A leading design consultancy are looking for an experienced to drive pre-sales and strategic initiatives across the automotive and banking industries. This is a chance to join a high-performing team, deliver impactful design solutions, and shape the future of digital innovation. What You'll Be Doing

• Leading Pre-Sales Efforts: Identify opportunities, build relationships, and craft winning proposals to drive sales growth.
• Scoping & Framing Challenges: Collaborate with C-Level stakeholders to define and deliver projects covering strategy, prototyping, testing, and implementation.
• Managing Project Pipelines: Own pre-sales activities, including workshops, client engagement, and strategic planning.
• Driving Innovation: Develop and enhance offerings for the automotive and banking sectors, working alongside industry experts.
• Building Relationships: Foster strong client partnerships while expanding your internal and external network.

What You'll Need

• Proven Pre-Sales Expertise: A track record of creating and closing high-value RFx proposals in a design consultancy or agency environment.
• Relationship Building Skills: Demonstrable experience acquiring and maintaining client relationships.
• Design Leadership: Expertise in managing large design programs, from strategy to agile development.
• Innovative Thinking: Ability to conceptualize and deliver cutting-edge ideas in a structured, pragmatic way.
• Tech Awareness: Familiarity with trends such as AI, AR/VR, and voice assistants.

You'll thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, with:

• Strong stakeholder management skills, including presenting to senior clients.
• A passion for solving complex challenges with systemic, analytical, and creative approaches.
• Knowledge of automotive and banking industry trends.

Why Apply? This is an opportunity to take ownership of transformative projects, work with C-Level clients, and shape the strategic direction of two critical industries. This role offers the perfect combination of leadership, innovation, and growth. Contact Anna-Jane Murphy at Anson McCade to learn more. AMC/AJM/PDSD