Business Development Manager

East of England (Hybrid)

We are working with a well-established and highly respected provider of security and access solutions, seeking a Business Development Manager to support continued growth across the East of England.

With over 25 years of success, our client has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality solutions and exceptional service across sectors including education, healthcare, commercial, construction, and facilities management.

This is a relationship-led role, ideal for someone who thrives on building trust, developing partnerships, and identifying opportunities through meaningful engagement rather than hard sales.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you will act as a key external representative, responsible for developing new relationships and strengthening existing accounts.

You’ll leverage your industry knowledge and network to identify opportunities, working closely with internal teams to ensure a seamless journey from initial conversation through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with contractors, consultants, estates and FM teams

• Generate new business through existing contacts and proactive networking

• Identify and develop opportunities within existing and new accounts

• Carry out client visits and represent the business in the market

• Promote a full range of solutions, including:

  • Access control
  • Automatic doors
  • Gates and barriers
  • Fire and security systems
  • Service and maintenance contracts

• Re-engage dormant accounts and maximise growth opportunities

• Collaborate with internal sales and operational teams

• Maintain accurate pipeline and CRM records

About You

• Personable, confident, and professional
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Commercially aware and proactive
• Able to identify opportunities naturally without aggressive sales tactics
• Self-motivated and organised
• Team-oriented but comfortable working independently

Experience Required

Experience within sectors such as:

• M&E or main contracting
• Fire and security / access control
• Building services or FM
• Construction or technical B2B sales

Previous experience in business development, account management, or specification sales is highly desirable. An existing network of industry contacts would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + bonus
• Company vehicle
• Pension, health plan & benefits
• Laptop and mobile
• Ongoing development and career progression

Role Details

• Full-time, permanent
• Monday to Friday
• Hybrid role with regional travel
• Reporting to Sales Manager

This is a fantastic opportunity for a relationship-driven professional looking to join a growing and reputable business where people, trust, and long-term partnerships are at the heart of success.

Interested?

Please call Michelle Topley on or email . Alternatively apply online.