Business Development Manager

Howells Solutions Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable security service provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager. This role involves promoting security services, managing a sales pipeline, and requires excellent networking skills. The ideal candidate will be energetic, self-sufficient, and hold a Full Clean UK Drivers Licence. The position offers a competitive salary up to £60k, plus commission and a range of benefits including gym membership contributions, and 25 annual leave days.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary + car allowance

Commission + discretionary company bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays

Monthly contribution towards gym membership

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Self-starter with a proactive approach.
• Ability to cultivate and manage a strong sales pipeline.
• Full Clean UK Drivers Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Promote security services to property owners and managers.
• Manage all stages of the sales process.
• Identify leads and build a pipeline.

Skills

Networking skills

Problem-solving attitude

Sales skills

Relationship management

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Position

Business Development Manager - Guardian Security

Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne & Hybrid working

Salary

up to £60k plus commission and package

About the Company

Howells are working with a reputable Guardian Security business that offer services to the public sector. Due to continued growth they are looking for a self‑starter, someone that is well connected and who can hit the ground running.

The Role

This role requires energy and enthusiasm to promote our security service to a range of property owners and managers in organisations including Councils, the NHS, care home groups, housing associations, charities and private owners, site managers and building companies. Excellent networking skills and a credible sales style with a consultative approach will be required to understand and solve your prospects' security needs.

You will be responsible for all stages of the sales process from identifying leads and building a pipeline, to qualifying new sites, proposing the best possible solution of our highly intelligent monitored alarms and CCTV, enabling us to offer a range of services to suit all of our clients' needs. You will use a range of resources including our up-to-date CRM system, current clients, local contacts and cold calling to identified target groups.

Ideal Candidate

The important components of this role are a 'can do' problem‑solving attitude and approach to your work.

• A dedication to prospecting, networking, picking up the phone, making things happen, being self‑sufficient, self‑reliant, bold and brave out in the field.
• Identifying and understanding key influencers, decision makers and trends within your target sectors whilst cultivating and managing a strong sales pipeline and nurturing existing client relationships.
• Gain a strong, ongoing understanding of market trends, industry developments and competitor activity.
• Be a strong and credible ambassador for the business who can excitedly promote our innovative security solutions and have a passion for closing profitable deals.
• Full Clean UK Drivers Licence.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary + car allowance
• Commission + discretionary company bonus scheme
• 25 days of annual leave plus public/bank holiday
• Monthly contribution towards gym membership
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

How to Apply

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).

Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.