Business Development Manager.  

A leading provider of guarding and security services is investing in an experienced B2B sales professional to join their sales team based in London. The sales professional will be responsible for converting immediate opportunities and also for identifying, developing, and securing new strategic business across zones 1-5 in London.

You do not need to have come from a security industry background to apply for the role of  Business Development Manager.  

You will have a B2B sales background and be experienced in selling to those within the service sector and you will be used to closing multi-year contracts + opportunities up to  £500K 

The Business Development Manager will report to the Senior Corporate Operations Manager for London and have the responsibility of identifying, generating, and converting leads, handling incoming inquiries, and creating a qualified sales pipeline. The client is a leading security services provider within London and enjoys an excellent reputation for operational delivery.     

What are they offering?

Basic Salary to £55K depending on experience + bonus

Car allowance and travel expenses  

A generous pension and 25 days holiday a year.

A true meritocracy where you have the autonomy to manage your workload

Realistic career opportunities.

What are they asking for?

Confident in your ability to take advantage of multi-incoming business enquiries and to self-generate leads along with a high learning threshold to quickly pick up how-to-cost opportunities. You will be able to demonstrate in the interview your understanding of the margin and associated profit from previous success as a Business Development Manager.  

You are persuasive and credible with an ability to sell concepts and ideas by gaining commitment and closing successfully. An ability to forge and maintain relationships over the telephone online and face-to-face with clients is essential.

Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager.

Identify opportunities for growth within new clients and execute strategy (business development)

Generate growth by keen networking and following up with identified clients.

Achieving financial sales targets across both new and existing clients

Lead and/or support in the negotiation or re-negotiation of all sales opportunities

Retain a strong understanding of current operations, competitor positions and market trends

Attend relevant trade events and actively pursue networking opportunities within the sector