Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager (Security Guarding) Cavendish Search and Selection have been instructed to identify an experienced Business Development Manager (BDM) for an independently owned Security Guarding organisation in the Midlands A great opportunity for a Business Development Manager (BDM) to showcase networking, client relationship building, Pipeline development, and ultimately closing skills. Basic/Package Salary – £50,000 per annum + car allowance + commission Location: Midlands and WFH What is the role: Identification, generation and sales conversion to meet sales and margin targets to develop the business within corporate & commercial targets Skill base requirements: Essential * A minimum of 2 years proven experience in a similar role and industry * Constant & effective target achiever and closer * Operational, technical and Innovative mind to provide real customer solutions * Up to date with the security manned guarding industry, latest trends and best practices * PC literate with good MS Office level skills: Word. PowerPoint, Excel and CRM systems * Quality presenter (to support bids) * Commercial astuteness / experience * Smart appearance (as a brand ambassador) * Strong organisation, planning and time management skills with high attention to detail. Including an ability to plan and prioritise to meet timescales and deadlines. * Tenacious and innovative approach to self-generate leads and appointments and maximising your time to develop the business. * Write, prepare and support quality quotations / tender submissions and support site consultations as appropriate * Close business and achieve or exceed sales target through sustainable profit * Work closely with the operations team to retain good business and expand through cross selling * Keep abreast of industry and competitor intelligence