Business Development Manager – Security (Manne...

Business Development Manager – Security (Manned Guarding) Location: North of England - Home based and on the road Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00 Salary: Circa £40,000 (dependent on experience) + Uncapped Commission Benefits: Laptop, Mobile Phone, Mileage Allowance About the Role I am currently working with a well-established and growing security provider who is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join their team in the North of England. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven, confident sales professional with strong knowledge of the security and manned guarding sector. The ideal candidate will be proactive, commercially minded, and ready to make an immediate impact. Key Responsibilities * Drive new business opportunities across the North of England * Manage the full tender and bid process from initial enquiry through to submission and presentation * Confidently make cold calls and open new conversations to generate leads * Build quick rapport and develop long-lasting customer relationships * Grow and nurture existing accounts to maximise revenue * Take full ownership of your sales pipeline, ensuring consistent activity and results * Represent the company with professionalism, integrity, and excellent service standards * Conduct site visits, client meetings, and prepare tenders * Deliver presentations and negotiate deals to close sales * Collaborate with internal teams to ensure service delivery excellence * Meet and exceed monthly sales targets About You To be successful in this role, you will have: * Proven experience as a BDM within the security or manned guarding industry * Strong understanding of the end-to-end tender process * A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to hit the ground running * Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust quickly * Confidence in cold calling and generating new business opportunities * Strong organisational skills to manage your own pipeline effectively * Full UK drivers licence What’s in It for You? * Competitive salary and commission structure * Opportunity to join a respected and growing organisation * Supportive team culture with room for progression * A role where your contribution and success are genuinely valued * Remote working with autonomy and flexibility How to Apply If you’re a natural communicator with a passion for developing new business opportunities in the security sector, we’d love to hear from you