Business Development Manager - Public Sector Focused

Zero Surplus; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sales recruitment agency is seeking a motivated business development professional to join an international security company. This hybrid role involves sourcing new business opportunities and managing client accounts, primarily within the public sector. Ideal candidates will have a strong sales background and experience in related industries, with a focus on building long-term client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in selling services to government sectors such as local authorities and the NHS.
• Motivated salesperson comfortable with pitching and winning new clients.
• Experience in security, debt/property enforcement, or related fields is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for new business development and account management.
• Sourcing opportunities and booking meetings with potential clients.
• Building a client base over time.

Skills

Client Management

Sales

Negotiation

Job description

If you enjoy the chase and hunt for new business opportunities and want to work for a flexible company offering a range of services that save customers thousands of pounds, then we have a very interesting role to discuss.

The organization we're recruiting for is an international business in the security sector, providing a wide range of services, both manned and unmanned, to protect remote construction sites, empty properties, and various other situations.

This is a hybrid role based out of their office in central London, responsible for the SW London patch. After an initial training period, you will be encouraged to be out and about with potential clients and customers as much as possible, sourcing opportunities and booking meetings to discuss services. If not out and about, you will be able to spend 2-3 days in the office.

The position will be self-sufficient, and over time, you will build your client base. The role will involve both new business development and account management. The sales cycle can sometimes last up to 6 months, so patience and excellent client management skills are essential to close deals.

Ideally, candidates will have experience selling services into government sectors such as local authorities, public sector, housing associations, the NHS, and police. Candidates from security, debt/property enforcement, fire solutions, or experienced services sales professionals with steady careers in related roles will also be of great interest.

If you're a motivated salesperson comfortable pitching and winning new clients or contracts, and this position interests you, please send us your CV today. If you have the relevant product and industry experience, we will contact you promptly for a chat.

Zero Surplus is one of the UK's leading sales recruitment agencies, based just outside Cambridge. Our recruiters source staff for small and international businesses across London, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes, Cambridgeshire, and the UK.

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