Business Development Manager

Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Pension scheme

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager for electronic security systems in the North West. You will own the sales pipeline, pursue high-value opportunities, and drive growth across public and private sectors.

We are looking for a hunter with proven success selling integrated security hardware and software. A current sector network and willingness to work hybrid from Preston are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Essential experience selling integrated electronic security and safety systems (hardware + software).
• Direct experience in at least one domain: commercial intruder systems, access control, lone worker/lockdown, nurse-call systems.
• Active database of sector contacts and clients ready to engage from day one.

Responsibilities

• Own the sales pipeline and drive expansion across public and private sectors.
• Maintain momentum via calls, virtual presentations, and in-person meetings to build the pipeline.
• Use network and analytics to track conversion from outreach to close.

Skills

Security sales

Industry network

Hunter mentality

Job description

Business Development Manager – Electronic Security Systems - Basic up to £85,000 + £120,000 OTE (Uncapped) + Excellent Benefits & Pension - North West England (Ideally commutable to Preston | Flexible/Hybrid options available)

About the Company

Our client is a highly successful, stable, and profitable industry leader specializing in advanced electronic security and safety systems. Integrating sophisticated hardware and software, they deliver complex, high-value solutions to high-profile private and public sector clients nationwide.

Driven by sustained growth and a dynamic market, they are now expanding their commercial team to achieve ambitious, long-term strategic growth plans.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you will take ownership of the sales pipeline, driving expansion across both public and private sectors. This is a proactive, data-driven role for a commercial professional who excels at turning high-level activity into closed business.

Key Responsibilities

• New Business Generation: Proactively identify, qualify, and secure high-value commercial opportunities across the UK.
• Activity-Driven Sales: Maintain high momentum across telephone outreach, virtual presentations, and in-person consultations to consistently build your pipeline.
• Leverage Networks: Utilise your existing network of industry contacts to introduce the company’s advanced security and safety portfolio.
• Pipeline Analytics: Apply a structured, numbers-driven approach to your sales activity, accurately tracking conversion metrics from initial outreach to close.

The Candidate

We are seeking a self-motivated "hunter" with a proven track record in electronic security and a results-oriented mentality.

Requirements

• Industry Background: Essential experience selling integrated electronic security and safety systems involving both hardware and software elements.
• Sector Expertise: Direct, demonstrable experience in at least one of the following domains:
• Commercial intruder systems
• Access control systems
• Lone worker or lockdown systems
• Nurse-call systems
• Established Network: An active, current database of sector contacts and clients ready to engage from day one.
• Location: Based within commutable distance of the Preston office for regular collaboration. However, fully remote or flexible arrangements will be considered for exceptional candidates.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive basic salary up to £85,000 (dependent on experience).
• Realistic, uncapped £120,000 OTE providing exceptional earning potential.
• Comprehensive company pension scheme and benefits package.
• Genuine scope for career progression within a rapidly expanding business operating in a high-growth sector.