Business Development Manager - REMOTE

LJ Recruitment; City Of London; Remote; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Remote working

Uncapped commission

Job summary

LJ Recruitment is recruiting a Business Development Manager for a leading UK security technology specialist. This remote role favors candidates based south of Milton Keynes, with responsibility for identifying and securing new business opportunities across a defined territory.

You’ll own the full sales cycle, building relationships with senior decision-makers and delivering tailored security solutions in collaboration with internal experts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2B business development, new business sales, or account management.
• Track record of generating leads, developing opportunities, and closing deals.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Structured sales approach with pipeline management and forecasting.
• Ability to work independently in a remote role.
• Commercial mindset with drive to exceed targets.
• Experience in security technology or related fields is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Generating new business through proactive prospecting, networking, and lead development.
• Building relationships with key decision-makers and senior stakeholders.
• Managing the full sales cycle from initial contact to negotiation and contract closure.
• Developing and maintaining a healthy sales pipeline.
• Preparing proposals, presentations, and tailored commercial solutions.
• Negotiating terms and securing profitable new business.
• Maintaining accurate CRM records, forecasts, and pipeline reporting.
• Collaborating with technical and operations teams to meet customer needs.
• Achieving and exceeding agreed sales and revenue targets.

Job description

Business Development Manager

Security Technology | Remote Working | £45,000 Basic + Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission

Location: Ideally based south of Milton Keynes

Working arrangement: Remote

Package: £45,000 basic salary + car allowance + uncapped commission

Ready to win new business and maximise your earning potential?

Are you an ambitious Business Development Manager with a proven track record in B2B sales and a passion for winning new business?

We're working with a leading UK security technology specialist to recruit a commercially driven Business Development Manager to support its continued growth.

The business delivers innovative security and lone worker solutions to organisations across a wide range of sectors, helping protect people, assets, and reputations through technology-led services and tailored customer solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive sales professional who enjoys opening doors, building relationships with senior decision-makers, and managing the full sales cycle from initial prospecting through to closing deals.

What's on offer?

• £45,000 basic salary
• Car allowance
• Uncapped commission, with approximately £20,000 additional earnings at target
• Remote working
• The opportunity to develop new business and build a strong customer portfolio
• A role within an established, reputable technology-led organisation
• The potential to increase your earnings in line with your sales performance

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you'll be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities across your territory.

You’ll take ownership of the sales process, building relationships with prospective customers, understanding their requirements, and working with internal specialists to deliver tailored security solutions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Generating new business through proactive prospecting, networking, and lead development.
• Building relationships with key decision-makers and senior stakeholders.
• Managing the full sales cycle, from initial contact to negotiation and contract closure.
• Developing and maintaining a healthy sales pipeline.
• Preparing proposals, presentations, and tailored commercial solutions.
• Negotiating commercial terms and securing profitable new business.
• Maintaining accurate CRM records, sales forecasts, and pipeline reporting.
• Working collaboratively with technical and operational teams to meet customer needs.
• Achieving and exceeding agreed sales and revenue targets.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in B2B business development, new business sales, or account management.
• A track record of generating leads, developing opportunities, and closing deals.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• A structured approach to sales, pipeline management, and forecasting.
• The motivation and organisation to work independently in a remote role.
• A commercial mindset and a drive to achieve and exceed targets.
• Experience in security technology, integrated security systems, lone worker solutions, IT, or technology-led services would be advantageous, but is not essential. A strong B2B sales track record and the right commercial attitude are what matter most.

Location preference

Candidates based south of Milton Keynes are preferred, reflecting the organisation's existing regional sales structure.