Strategic Business Development Manager – Security Services

Pertemps West Midlands & Worcestershire Perm Hub; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps West Midlands & Worcestershire Perm Hub is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join its commercial team. You will own the sales lifecycle—from prospecting through to closing—and manage ongoing client relationships.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will work with senior leadership to influence growth strategy and contribute to high-quality bid submissions. A service-led background in security or related sectors is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Experience managing the full sales cycle, including prospecting, negotiation and closing.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing abilities.
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities across corporate and SME markets.
• Build and maintain a strong professional presence on LinkedIn to support lead generation and brand visibility.
• Engage with key decision-makers to understand client needs and position tailored solutions.
• Manage relationships with prospects and existing clients to maximise long-term value.
• Take ownership of the full sales process from outreach to contract award.
• Prepare pricing proposals, quotations and commercial documentation.
• Contribute to tender processes and formal bid submissions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align strategy and delivery.

Skills

Sales targets

Full sales cycle

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

Organised

Proactive

Tools

LinkedIn

Job description

Pertemps West Midlands & Worcestershire Perm Hub is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join its commercial team. You will own the sales lifecycle—from prospecting through to closing—and manage ongoing client relationships.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will work with senior leadership to influence growth strategy and contribute to high-quality bid submissions. A service-led background in security or related sectors is advantageous.