Business Development Manager - South Central

Business Development Manager - South Central
M4/M40/M3 Corridor

Drive Growth. Build Relationships. Make an Impact.

Yolk Recruitment is partnering with a leading UK security distributor to recruit a Business Development Manager for the South-Central region. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven sales professional to take ownership of a regional portfolio, grow market share, and represent a dynamic, fast-growing business in the field of electronic security.

About the Role

As the Business Development Manager - South Central, you will be the face of the business in your territory. Reporting to the Field Sales Manager, you'll manage and expand existing customer relationships, uncover new business opportunities, and champion a portfolio of strategic brands. Working alongside a supportive internal team, you'll drive regional sales and contribute directly to the company's continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing customers, driving increased sales and market share.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities through proactive outreach and relationship-building.
• Re-engage lapsed accounts and uncover untapped potential.
• Conduct a minimum of 8 customer visits per week, independently or with key suppliers.
• Represent the business at trade shows and quarterly sales meetings.
• Maintain close communication with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers to align on customer strategy.
• Collaborate with internal teams on planning, reporting, and customer insights.
• Keep CRM records accurate and up-to-date.
• Contribute to a team culture grounded in trust, performance, and integrity.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Proven field sales experience, ideally in electronic security distribution or a similar technical sales environment.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Confident customer-facing approach and excellent presentation abilities.
• Commercial awareness with a focus on profit-driven sales.
• IT literate, comfortable with CRM systems and reporting tools.
• Highly organised, numerate, and detail-oriented.

Desirable:

• Formal sales qualifications or training.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics or Salesforce.

Benefits

• Basic salary - 50k
• OTE 100k
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 after 3 years) + bank holidays
• Group pension scheme with enhanced contributions after 3 years
• Private medical insurance after probation
• Life assurance after probation
• Monthly free lunch day
• Regular team-building and fundraising events

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing business with a strong reputation in the security industry, where your contributions will make a real difference.