Business Development Manager - South West

Project Start Recruitment Solutions; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive commercial expansion across the South West region of the UK. The role involves identifying new business opportunities, achieving sales targets, and building long-lasting client relationships. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in business development, excellent communication skills, and a passion for driving results. Competitive salary and benefits, including a car allowance and commission scheme, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

£7,800 annual car allowance

Commission scheme

Company pension contribution

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Proactive and results-driven sales professional.
• Experience within door automation or access control.
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly and annual regional sales targets.
• Research and identify new business opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with key decision-makers.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts to management.

Skills

Proven success in a similar business development role

Strong track record of achieving sales targets

Excellent communication skills

Confident in delivering presentations

Competent in Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Job description

Business Development Manager - South West

My client is a global leader in access automation, parking, and traffic management solutions. With decades of innovation behind them, they deliver state-of-the-art technologies. They are committed to quality, service, and creating long-term partnerships with their customers.

As part of their continued growth, they are now looking for a passionate and driven Business Development Manager to join our UK team and lead our commercial expansion across the South West region.

The Role

As our Business Development Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in identifying and developing new business opportunities across target markets, driving revenue growth, and strengthening my clients market presence. You'll work strategically to position our products and solutions, cultivating long-term relationships with clients while delivering against ambitious sales targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly and annual regional sales targets
• Research and identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and growth areas
• Re-engage and develop smaller existing customers within the company's database
• Build strong, consultative relationships with key decision-makers
• Generate and manage a healthy pipeline of leads and opportunities
• Prepare and deliver professional proposals and quotations
• Negotiate effectively within corporate pricing and procedural frameworks
• Conduct client meetings, site surveys, and technical consultations
• Collaborate closely with internal departments to ensure seamless customer onboarding
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform strategy
• Provide accurate sales forecasts and performance analysis to senior management

About You

You are a proactive and results-driven sales professional with a passion for developing new business. You thrive in a fast-paced, technical sales environment and enjoy building meaningful customer relationships that lead to sustainable growth.

Experience & Qualities

• Proven success in a similar business development or sales role
• Experience within the door automation, access control, or related technical sector
• Strong track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
• Confident in delivering presentations and conducting negotiations
• Excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills
• Able to manage your own workload, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines
• Competent in Microsoft Office and ideally experienced with Microsoft Dynamics CRM
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South West region

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£45,000 - £50,000, DOE)
• £7,800 annual car allowance
• Commission scheme
• Company pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Ongoing professional development within a global organisation

Join Us

If you're a natural business hunter with the drive to make a real impact and grow your career within a world-class technology company, we'd love to hear from you