Mayflower Recruitment Ltd
Business Development Manager - Electronic Security / CCTV
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About the Role
We are looking for a BDM for a global leader in integrated security and business management solutions, delivering scalable platforms that unify access control, video surveillance, alarm monitoring, and building management into a single ecosystem.
Responsibilities
We are looking for a driven, commercially minded Business Development Manager to join our growing team with at least 5 years’ experience in the electronic security industry to drive growth across the UK and Ireland.
This role is focused on new business acquisition, while also managing and expanding existing integrator, partner, and end-user relationships. You will play a key role in positioning enterprise-grade, integrated security platforms to both new and existing customers.
The successful candidate will operate across the full UK and Ireland territory, targeting end-users, installers, integrators, consultants, and main contractors within the electronic security sector.
What You Will Do
New Business Development
- Take full ownership of achieving and exceeding the annual sales quota through proactive pipeline management and deal closure.
- Develop and execute a structured, results-driven sales plan aligned to regional and organisational growth targets.
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly sales forecasting, providing clear visibility of pipeline health and revenue outlook.
- Maintain accountability for overall sales performance, regularly reviewing progress and implementing corrective actions to stay on target.
- Proactively identify and secure new opportunities for solutions across key verticals (e.g., banking & finance, utilities, retail, data centres, critical infrastructure).
- Drive demand for integrated platforms (GMS, VIGIL CORE, Unison) across multi-site and enterprise environments.
- Develop and execute territory and account acquisition plans aligned with regional growth targets.
- Proactively generate pipeline through prospecting, networking, and industry engagement.
- Promote PACOM’s value proposition of unified security and operational efficiency.
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Channel & Account Management
- Develop and manage relationships with Value-Added Resellers (VARs), system integrators, and strategic partners acting as the primary point of contact and building strong, long-term relationships.
- Support partners in identifying, developing, and closing opportunities.
- Manage key end-user accounts, ensuring long-term growth and customer satisfaction.
- Conduct regular business reviews with key accounts to identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities.
- Develop a thorough understanding of each client's business needs, challenges, and strategic objectives.
- Ensure a high standard of customer satisfaction and loyalty through proactive account management and responsive communication.
- Monitor account performance and address any concerns swiftly to protect and grow revenue.
Sales Execution
- Deliver high-impact product presentations, demonstrations, and solution proposals.
- Manage RFPs, tenders, and complex enterprise sales cycles.
- Negotiate commercial agreements in line with policies.
- Maintain accurate pipeline forecasting and CRM reporting.
- Accurately maintain the CRM system with up-to-date pipeline, activity, and forecast data.
- Provide regular reports on territory performance, pipeline status, and market intelligence.
- Monitor competitor activity and market trends, feeding insights back to the business to inform strategy.
- Achieve and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets and KPIs.
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Collaboration & Market Insight
- Work collaboratively with internal teams including technical, marketing, and customer services to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients.
- Provide market feedback on customer requirements, competitor positioning, and emerging trends.
- Maintain strong awareness of developments in integrated security, SaaS, and cloud-based platforms.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in business development within the electronic security industry.
- Demonstrable track record of new business generation, including structured and successful prospecting campaigns and building pipeline.
- Strong understanding of electronic security solutions such as:
- CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, video analytics.
- Integrated security platforms / PSIM / multi-site systems.
- Cloud/SaaS security solutions (desirable).
- Experience working with or selling through channel partners / system integrators.
- Track record of selling into enterprise or multi-site organisations.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a field-based role.
- Full driving licence and willingness to travel across UK & Ireland.
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