Business Development Manager

Alecto Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a proactive Business Development Manager in London to drive growth in residential and commercial property sectors. Responsibilities include developing business opportunities, managing key accounts, and preparing proposals. Ideal candidates will have a strong sales background, technical knowledge in security technologies, and excellent communication skills. A competitive salary and car allowance are offered.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Opportunities for career growth

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in generating new business in security or building technologies.
• Strong understanding of key account management and sales processes.
• Technical knowledge of access control, CCTV, ANPR, and other technologies.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities in residential and commercial properties.
• Prepare proposals and quotations for potential clients.
• Conduct on-site technical surveys and appraisals.
• Manage the quote bank and ensure timely issuance of proposals.
• Follow up on quotations to maximise conversion rates.
• Deliver customer presentations and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Generating new business

Key account management

Technical knowledge of access control

Microsoft Office skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Relationship management

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Business Development Manager - Residential & Commercial Property
Location: London / Home Counties
Salary: 50,000 + company car or car allowance

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and driven Business Development Manager to grow presence in the residential and commercial property sectors. You will be responsible for generating new business, converting enquiries into contracts, and managing key accounts for integrated security and building technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities in residential and commercial properties
• Prepare and deliver proposals and quotations to potential clients
• Conduct on-site technical surveys and appraisals
• Manage the day-to-day quote bank and ensure timely issuance of proposals
• Follow up on quotations to maximise conversion rates
• Deliver customer presentations and maintain strong client relationships
• Liaise with system and equipment suppliers where required
• Cross-sell products and services
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge and support quality initiatives, including ISO9001 and NSi Gold standards

Requirements

• Proven track record in generating new business, ideally in security or building technologies
• Strong understanding of key account management and sales processes
• Technical knowledge of access control (including biometrics), CCTV with analytics, ANPR/parking systems, gates & barriers, BMS, IP and wireless technologies
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication, organisational, and relationship management skills
• Professional, self-motivated, and able to work under pressure with a positive attitude

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of 50,000 per year
• Company car or car allowance
• Opportunities for career growth within an established security and building technology business
• Supportive and professional working environment