Business Development Manager

Alecto Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to enhance growth in the residential and commercial property sectors. This role involves generating new business, managing key accounts, and providing technical solutions in integrated security and building technologies. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in business development and a solid understanding of sales processes. Competitive salary of £50,000 along with company car or allowance is offered.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Opportunities for career growth

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• 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, CCTV with analytics, ANPR/parking systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities in residential and commercial properties.
• Prepare and deliver proposals and quotations to potential clients.
• Manage the day-to-day quote bank and ensure timely issuance of proposals.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Technical knowledge of building technologies

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organisational skills

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.

Key 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

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