AV Business Development Manager

SER Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audio-visual solutions provider in the UK seeks an AV Business Development Manager to drive new business and manage client relationships across the entertainment sector. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in business development within the AV industry, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This role offers a salary of £45,000 - £58,000, a hybrid working model, and various benefits including an annual bonus and pension scheme.

Benefits

10%-20% annual bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or technical sales within the AV industry.
• Good understanding of audio, video, and lighting systems.
• Experience building proposals and responding to tenders.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across AV integration projects.
• Develop proposals, quotes, and tender documentation.
• Manage inbound leads and ensure timely follow‑up throughout the sales process.
• Present solutions confidently to clients.

Skills

Business development

Technical sales

Project management

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Job description

AV Business Development Manager

Location: UK (Ideally London or Manchester but flexible)

Salary: £45,000 - £58,000 + OTE (£49,000 - £69,000)

About the Company

A leading provider of audio, video, and lighting solutions to the entertainment sector - supplying audio visual integration services to theatres, music venues, museums, and stadiums across the UK.

The Role

The AV Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving new business and managing client relationships across the UK by selling AV solutions to clients within the entertainment sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across audio, video, lighting, and AV integration projects.
• Develop proposals, quotes, and tender documentation.
• Gather technical briefs and collaborate with the design team to create tailored solutions.
• Evaluate system designs and suggest alterations where required.
• Manage inbound leads and ensure timely follow‑up throughout the sales process.
• Present solutions confidently to clients and stakeholders.
• Support commercial negotiations and project handovers to the PM team.
• Achieve financial targets and contribute to team revenue goals.

About You

• Proven experience in business development, technical sales, or project management within the AV industry.
• Good understanding of audio, video, and lighting systems.
• Experience building proposals, responding to tenders, and presenting to clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently, managing your own pipeline, and collaborating with internal teams.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and commercially minded.
• Driving licence essential.

Package & Benefits

• £45K - £58K base salary (DOE)
• 10%-20% annual bonus (based on personal & team targets)
• Salary sacrifice vehicle scheme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance
• Hybrid working - Flexible