Business Development Manager Security Systems

Business Development Manager | Fire Security Systems

Our client (one of the UK’s leading independent providers of security, life safety, and conflict management systems) is a well-established, innovative company that grows organically.

Our client currently has an opening for an experienced Business Development Manager who can work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Whilst field-based, you will be expected to spend time at their Mansfield office and report directly to the Managing/Sales Director, especially during probation.

Although the role encompasses your daily tasks, it will include:

• Sourcing and developing sales opportunities and self-generating leads
• Promoting company products and services
• Attending site surveys
• Designing and costing systems
• Producing high-quality proposals and quotations
• Producing sales files pre-handover to operations
• Managing sales pipeline to maximise sales output
• Achieve sales targets for both installation and maintenance sales
• Achieve company margins
• Maintain accurate records and ensure that the company sales CRM is kept up to date daily
• Ensure that any reporting criteria is adhered to in a timely and accurate manner
• Attend shows when requested to promote the company
• Liaise with the operations team to ensure that a smooth transition of the sale into operations takes place

Business Development Manager Skills and Attributes:

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following qualities and experience:

• Have a minimum of 5 years of industry experience in fire and security systems and maintenance sales
• Be able to demonstrate a proven track record within significant and/or national accounts business development and account retention over the last 3 years
• Must be able to meet and exceed sales goals
• Must demonstrate an ability to organise and plan account development and time.
• Be able to design security and life safety systems to a level within their target market
• Be able to demonstrate high-level communication, presentation and negotiation skills via written and verbal means
• Must be a team player with the ability to share skills and experience with the team
• Have a strong CV with a balanced work history
• Must be able to produce a sales business plan detailing sales, profit and costs
• Have a clean driving licence
• Have no criminal record that will prevent detailed vetting success

The starting salary is commensurate with experience and the business plan output.

You will also be entitled to the commission to be agreed upon before commencement.

Company Vehicle:

The company run a personal vehicle scheme providing the maximum permitted sum allowed to be paid by Customs and Excise.

A company vehicle will be provided for the first six months, if requested.

This is a great opportunity to take your career to the next level within a supportive work environment and innovative company.