£35,000 salary with an OTE of £50,000 - £75,000 | Driving license essential, vehicle provided for business use.

The role of a Business Development Manager is critical to the success of any business, and we’re looking for the right person to fill this role! Finding the right person is particularly true in the security industry, where not only competition is fierce, but we’re a passionate business looking to prioritise growth.

We’ll therefore be prioritising candidates who have a proven track record of generating new business, and who have experience in the security industry.

So, what are we looking for in a potential candidate?

Experience in the Security Industry:

When it comes to security, experience matters. A Business Development Manager with experience in the security industry will have a better understanding of the market, the competitive landscape, and the unique challenges faced by national security providers.

A Proven Track Record of Generating New Business:

At the end of the day, the success of a Business Development Manager will be judged by their ability to generate new business. When recruiting for this role, it's important we look for candidates who have a proven track record of generating new business in the security industry. This can be demonstrated by past sales performance, references from previous clients, or other metrics that indicate their ability to generate leads and close deals.

Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

A key responsibility involves building relationships with existing clients and new prospects. As such, we need someone to have strong communication and interpersonal skills. If you are confident, articulate, and able to build last professional relationships, we want to hear from you!

The Ability to Collaborate:

Business Development Managers don't work in silos, and this position involves collaborating effectively with other departments, such as operations and finance, in order to ensure that new business is seamlessly integrated. We’ll therefore be looking for candidates who have experience working cross-functionally and can demonstrate their ability to collaborate effectively.

In addition to these key considerations, there are a few other factors to keep in mind…these include:

- Understanding of the regulatory environment: The security industry is heavily regulated, and it's important that the right candidate has a solid understanding of the regulatory environment in which you operate.

- Strategic thinking: Business Development Managers need to be able to think strategically about how to position Carter Security in the market and generate new business.

- Results-oriented: At the end of the day, the success of a Business Development Manager is measured by their ability to generate new business. We’ll therefore be looking for someone who is results-oriented, with a track record of delivering on their targets. There will be performance related bonuses as part of this position.

Does this sound like it could be you? If so, we want to hear from you!