Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Cavendish Search and Selection has been instructed to identify an experienced Business Development Manager for a well-established, forward-thinking security organisation in Central London.

This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your skills in networking, client relationship management, pipeline development, and closing business.

The Role:

Identification, generation, and conversion of sales to meet business growth targets within corporate and commercial sectors.

Develop and manage a robust sales pipeline to drive revenue growth.

Key Requirements:

Essential:

• Minimum of 2 years of proven success in a similar role, ideally within the service sector.
• Tenacious and innovative approach to lead generation and appointment setting, with a strong focus on building relationships.
• Ability to present at a high level and support bids.
• A track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Operational and technical mindset to provide tailored customer solutions.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and CRM systems.
• Smart and professional appearance, acting as a brand ambassador.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and time management skills, with high attention to detail.
• Strong ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of industry and competitor trends.
• Proven ability to close deals and deliver sustainable profit.

Beneficial:

Experience in the security guarding sector (not essential).

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage customers.

Fast learner, highly motivated, and willing to go the extra mile for personal development.

Package:

To 60,000 per annum + excellent commission (based on a sales target of 1m+), dependent on experience and past performance.

Benefits: Travel card/allowance, laptop, and mobile phone.

Location: Central London