Business Development Manager

Position: Business Development Manager - Guardian Security

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne & Hybrid working

Salary: up to 60k plus commission and package

Howells are working with a reputable Guardian Security business that offer services to the public sector. Due to continued growth they are looking for a self-starter, someone that is well connected and who can hit the ground running.

The Role

This role requires energy and enthusiasm to promote our security service to a range of property owners and managers in organisations including Councils, the NHS, care home groups, housing associations, charities and private owners, site managers and building companies. Excellent networking skills and a credible sales style with a consultative approach will be required to understand and solve your prospects' security needs.

You will be responsible for all stages of the sales process from identifying leads and building a pipeline, to qualifying new sites, proposing the best possible solution of our highly intelligent monitored alarms and CCTV enable us to offer a range of services to suit all of our clients needs . You will use a range of resources including our up-to-date CRM system, current clients, local contacts and cold calling to identified targets groups.

The ideal candidate

• The important components of this role are a 'can do', problem solving attitude and approach to your work
• A dedication to prospecting, networking, picking up the phone, making things happen, being self-sufficient, self-reliant, being bold and brave out in the field.
• Identifying and understanding key influencers, decision makers and trends within your target sectors whilst cultivating and managing a strong sales pipeline and nurturing existing client relationships.
• Gain a strong, ongoing understanding of market trends, industry developments and competitor activity
• Be a strong and credible ambassador for the business who can excitedly promote our innovative security solutions and have a passion for closing profitable deals
• Full Clean UK Drivers Licence

In return we offer

• Competitive basic salary + car allowance
• Commission + discretionary company bonus scheme
• 25 days of annual leave plus public/bank holiday
• Monthly contribution towards gym membership
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare Cahsplan
• Employee Assistance Program

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).

Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.