Business Development Manager

AWD Recruitment; Colney Street; On-site; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Fuel Card

Mobile Phone

Laptop

20 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Excellent Commission Structure

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

AWD Recruitment is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager in St Albans, Hertfordshire to drive growth of CCTV, access control and intruder alarm solutions. Office-based with client visits, you will own the full sales cycle from prospecting to contracts.

Ideal candidates will have B2B security sales experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and a full UK driving licence. Monday–Friday, 9:00–17:00, with an excellent commission structure and company vehicle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales within the security industry.
• Track record of winning new business and meeting targets.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities through proactive prospecting, networking, referrals and cold calling.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing customers.
• Conduct client meetings, site visits and security consultations to understand operational and security requirements.
• Prepare and deliver professional proposals and quotations for tailored security solutions.
• Manage the sales process from initial enquiry through to contract award.
• Achieve and exceed agreed sales targets and performance objectives.
• Maintain an up-to-date pipeline and accurately report on sales activity.
• Represent the company professionally at industry events and networking opportunities.
• Promote electronic security systems, including CCTV, access control and intruder alarm solutions.

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Account Management

Security industry knowledge

Negotiation

Communication

Driving Licence

Job description

Business Development Manager

Drive growth, build relationships and make your mark in a sales‑led role promoting tailored CCTV, access control and intruder alarm solutions.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, Account Manager, Field Sales Executive, New Business Sales Executive, Technical Sales Manager, Sales Consultant, Client Relationship Manager, Sales Representative.

Salary: £65,000 OTE (uncapped commission) (Includes a basic salary of £35,000 - £45,000 per annum) + Company Vehicle + Benefits

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire (Office Based with Client Visits)

Job Type: Full‑Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

JOB OVERVIEW

The company has a fantastic new opportunity for an ambitious and results‑driven Business Development Manager with experience in the electronic security industry and a successful track record in winning new business.

In this role you will identify and secure new business opportunities across domestic, commercial and industrial sectors, promoting a range of electronic security systems, including CCTV, access control and intruder alarm solutions.

You will manage the full sales process from proactive prospecting, networking and cold calling through to client meetings, site visits, proposals, quotations and contract award.

The company offers a supportive, ambitious and rewarding working environment where hard work and results are recognised and rewarded. You will have the opportunity to work with industry‑leading technologies, develop strong client relationships and play a pivotal role in the continued growth of a respected UK security provider.

DUTIES

• Generate new business opportunities through proactive prospecting, networking, referrals and cold calling.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing customers.
• Conduct client meetings, site visits and security consultations to understand operational and security requirements.
• Prepare and deliver professional proposals and quotations for tailored security solutions.
• Manage the sales process from initial enquiry through to contract award.
• Achieve and exceed agreed sales targets and performance objectives.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date pipeline and accurately report on sales activity.
• Represent the company professionally at industry events and networking opportunities.
• Promote electronic security systems, including CCTV, access control and intruder alarm solutions.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Proven experience in a Business Development, Sales Executive or Account Management role within the security industry or a closely related sector.
• Strong knowledge of electronic security systems, particularly CCTV, access control and intruder alarms.
• Demonstrable success in winning new business and achieving sales targets.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Self‑motivated with a proactive and entrepreneurial approach.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

DESIRABLE

• Existing industry contacts and relationships.
• Experience presenting technical security solutions to commercial clients.
• Knowledge of security system design and specification.

BENEFITS

• Company Vehicle
• Fuel Card
• Mobile Phone
• Laptop
• 20 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Excellent Commission Structure
• Career Development Opportunities

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of job applicants meeting these requirements will be forwarded to our client for consideration. By submitting your application you give us express consent to share your details with the client for this purpose.

Job Ref: AWDO-P14964