Business Development Manager – Security, Traffic & Events Services (national role)

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Business Development Manager – Security, Traffic & Events Services (national role)

Job title: Business Development Manager – Security, Traffic & Events Services (national role)

Salary: To £65,000 + car/allowance + commission OTE 100K per year

Reference: 2690

Contact name: Nigel Marshall

Published: 2 days ago

Business Development Manager – Security, Traffic & Events Services

Selling to iconic venues and stadiums

Location: national remit

Salary & Benefits: Up to £65,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Performance-Related Bonus (OTE £100K) | 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays | Pension & healthcare

Why this role is for you

Newly created position — shape and own the BD function from the ground up.

National remit with bid function support and strong senior-level backing.

Real autonomy to build, manage, and grow your pipeline.

Work alongside a supportive SMT influencing strategy and future market direction.

Clear career progression with potential to move into a wider leadership role.

What you’ll be doing

  • Develop and deliver a business development strategy across security, traffic management, stewarding, and car parking services.
  • Generate and convert a high-quality sales pipeline across London, the Northwest, and emerging national markets.
  • Lead tenders, presentations, and solution workshops, ensuring smooth mobilisation of new contracts.
  • Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor, positioning the company as a partner of choice.
  • Collaborate with operational teams to ensure solutions are profitable, compliant, and deliverable.
  • Line manage and support at least one team member.

What we’re looking for

  • Proven business development or sales experience within a people-oriented outsourced services company, for example, security, facilities management, cleaning, traffic management, events, or related services.
  • Strong consultative sales skills with a track record of winning and delivering new business.
  • Experience leading tenders, multi-stakeholder sales, and long sales cycles.
  • Commercially aware, proactive, resilient, and partnership-led.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of stadiums, venues, festivals, or large-scale events.
  • Understanding of compliance within security or traffic management.

Your success will be measured by

  • Pipeline quality and conversion
  • New business revenue achieved (£1m+ target)
  • Tender wins and smooth contract mobilisation
  • Client engagement and decision-maker relationships

This is your chance

to take ownership of a national BD function, work with high-profile clients and venues, and earn a £100K OTE while building your career in a growing, ambitious business.

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Posted: March 31st, 2026