Job: Security Systems Business Development Manager
Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
Salary Range: £30,000 - £40,000 (OTE of £50,000 - £60,000 including a high basic, uncapped commission, and bonuses)
Our client, a leading independently owned security company, is seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Business Development Manager to join their growing team. They were among the UK's initial 10 companies to earn SIA Approved Contractor Status, and with this increased credibility, the company has gone from strength to strength, attracting security contracts from some of the UK's most prestigious companies and increasing their market share year on year.
If you have a proven track record in the security industry and possess strong technical knowledge of Electronic Security Systems, including CCTV, Access Control, and Intruder Alarms (knowledge of fire alarm systems is an advantage), we want to hear from you!
Job Description:
As a Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in the company's growth and success. Your primary responsibilities will include:
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing key strategic relationships to expand client base.
- Achieving and exceeding sales targets while driving profitability.
- Demonstrating a successful track record in winning contracts within a challenging environment.
- Providing excellent account management and fostering growth in existing contracts.
- Exceeding sales targets in alignment with the business strategy.
- Building and maintaining strong, professional relationships within the customer base.
Requirements:
- Proven track record in selling within the security industry or a similar service-led industry.
- Experience in tender submissions.
- Proactive management of relationships to drive business growth, especially with large end users, government agencies, and electrical contractors.
- Strong technical sales ability in the security and/or fire market (multi-discipline technical ability is preferable).
- Ability to provide accurate pipeline forecasts.
- Experience in selling service contracts and winning maintenance contracts from large or multisite end users.
- A track record in negotiating major contracts for installation projects.
- A professional and solutions-based approach to exceed customer service requirements.
- Strong presentation skills in front of potential clients.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Salary & Benefits:
- Competitive salary depending on experience.
- Uncapped commission and bonuses, leading to an OTE of £50,000 - £60,000.
- 23 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Free on-site parking at the company office on the outskirts of Leeds City Centre.
- Hybrid working options - both from home and office.
- Pension scheme.
- Company car, laptop, and mobile phone.
If you are a self-starter with a hunger for career progression and meet the qualifications and experience outlined above, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
