Security Services Business Development Manager: Growth & Tenders

LJ Recruitment; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Company car or car allowance

Job summary

LJ Recruitment is representing a growing UK Security & Safety business in East Midlands seeking a Business Development Manager. You will own new business development across contract security services, visiting clients, managing tenders, and building long-term client relationships.

A competitive salary is offered with a bonus potential and company car or car allowance. Based at the head office with regular client visits, you will report to the Directors and drive growth across private and public

Qualifications

• Proven business development experience within the security industry or similar services.
• Successful track record of winning contracts through tenders, bids and direct sales.
• Experience with private and public sector clients.
• Knowledge of SIA regulations, licensing requirements and the ACS.
• Strong commercial, pricing, negotiation and bid-writing skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and organisational abilities.
• A target-driven approach and a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new contract opportunities across manned guarding, key holding and response, retail security and other sectors.
• Develop and manage a strong pipeline of private and public sector prospects.
• Generate leads through networking, referrals, research and direct sales.
• Conduct client meetings, site visits and presentations.
• Prepare competitive quotations and deliver growth targets for tenders and bids.
• Identify suitable tender opportunities and lead submissions.
• Coordinate pricing, method statements and supporting documentation.
• Review outcomes and improve future bid performance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and negotiate terms.

Skills

Business development

Tender submissions

Client relationships

Negotiation

Driving licence

SIA regulations knowledge

Job description

LJ Recruitment is representing a growing UK Security & Safety business in East Midlands seeking a Business Development Manager. You will own new business development across contract security services, visiting clients, managing tenders, and building long-term client relationships.

A competitive salary is offered with a bonus potential and company car or car allowance. Based at the head office with regular client visits, you will report to the Directors and drive growth across private and public