Job description
Palmer McCarthy have been retained by a growing and established Security Solutions business to appoint a Regional Sales Manager to cover the South of the UK. This newly created position reports to the Managing Director and will work closely with the wider Solutions and Regional Operations team. This newly developed role would suit candidates who have a background within the Security industry and who are eager to take on this role and make it their own. The main focus will be generating business from existing clients and new business with a large pipeline of incoming enquiries.
Any experience within Protective Security Personnel, Mobile Patrol, Keyholding, Response, Canine, Vacant Property and Security Technology solutions would be an advantage.
This is a regional field based opportunity so travel around the South East + London will be part of the role. Your location will need to be south of Milton Keynes to allow monthly regional office visits (City of London or Kent))
This company will support you with resources and time to build that pipeline: they have a long-term sales strategy in which a polished knowledgeable sales professional will thrive.
The main focus of the role will be business development and the conversion of existing opportunities.
This is a rare opportunity within a growing, professional, structured + strategic organisation that has the capacity to fulfil opportunities you will bring. You will be supported by a busy SEO, marketing and social media resource.
What are they offering?
Salary to £55K + unlimited commission: 1st year OTE £80K
car/ allowance (£5K)
25 Days + BH Annual Leave
structured career path in a blank canvass role.
an opportunity to be involved in the initial sales "go to market" strategy
Other add ons
Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice scheme, Pension and Life Assurance benefits. Employee rewards package- includes retail discounts, cinema tickets, gym membership, 24/7 free Employee Assistance Programme et etc.
What are they asking for?
You will be an experienced + passionate developer of relationships who can develop security solutions for clients that represent value rather than price. You will be able to write and cost solutions and react to quick turnaround of projects be able to manage a number of projects and an ever growing pipeline.
You will have business development experience - (whilst security industry would be great- it is not a necessity). This means that you will be able to strategically focus on relevant vertical markets, identify decision makers and develop opportunities. You will be supported by an SEO/Social media function, but you will guide them to relevant contacts within your dedicated sectors.
At interview you will demonstrate your eagerness to progress and a desire to invest time in training and develop new ways of doing business development
Your previous experience will mean you will know what a relevant lead looks like, you will establish rapport quickly + you can spot quickly what a client wants and be able to solution sell what a client needs.
Key Search Terms:
Security Sales Business Development Facilities Management