Business Development Manager - South

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A customer-centric recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth by winning new service contracts and building long-term client relationships. The perfect candidate will have a proven track record in B2B sales, particularly in fire or security sectors. This role offers a hybrid working model, salary between £35,000 and £45,000, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

25–35 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Continuous professional development

Pension scheme & death in service insurance

Wellness & Employee Assistance Programme

EV/Hybrid car scheme

Supportive, people-focused company culture

Qualifications

• Proven success in B2B sales, ideally within fire, security, or related industries.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to secure high-value contracts.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Researching market trends and identifying new business opportunities.
• Generating leads and developing relationships across public and private sectors.
• Managing the full sales cycle: prospecting, proposals, negotiation, and closing.
• Preparing tailored service solutions aligned with customer needs.

Skills

B2B sales success

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

CRM proficiency

Job description

Business Development Manager
Location: Hybrid – St Albans, Hertfordshire
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 + benefits

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving growth by winning new service contracts and building long-term client relationships. Around 80% of your focus will be on recurring contract sales, with the remainder on project sales.

Responsibilities

• Researching market trends and identifying new business opportunities
• Generating leads and developing relationships across public and private sectors
• Managing the full sales cycle: prospecting, proposals, negotiation, and closing
• Preparing tailored service solutions aligned with customer needs
• Maintaining and forecasting an accurate sales pipeline through CRM
• Tracking KPIs and reporting on performance
• Supporting site surveys, system design, and quotations where required
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure smooth handover and contract mobilisation

About You

• Proven success in B2B sales, ideally within fire, security, or related industries
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to secure high-value contracts
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Confident in pipeline management, reporting, and CRM use
• Self-motivated, organised, and proactive

Benefits

• 9-day working fortnight
• 25–35 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Continuous professional development
• Pension scheme & death in service insurance
• Wellness & Employee Assistance Programme
• EV/Hybrid car scheme
• Supportive, people-focused company culture

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional to make a real impact, shape long-term growth, and progress their career with a forward-thinking organisation, so if you are that someone give me a call on 01254781300.