Business Development Manager Manned Guarding

Company: Travis Talent
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Location: Caddington
Job Description:

Overview

Regional Sales Manager – Manned Guarding (South UK). Field-Based – Southern England (with access to a London office). Full-Time | Permanent. £50,000 + Car/Allowance + Uncapped Commission.

Travis Talent are working in partnership with a growing Facilities Management and Security provider, looking to appoint a high-performing Regional Sales Manager to drive the expansion of their manned guarding and corporate security services across the South of the UK.

This is a pure new business role, ideal for someone with a strong background in security sales who thrives on winning contracts, building pipelines, and operating with a high degree of autonomy.

The Role

You will be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new manned guarding contracts across a range of sectors including corporate offices, logistics, retail, industrial sites, and public sector environments.

This is a target-driven, hunter-led position where success is measured by your ability to open doors and close deals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Generate new business opportunities within manned guarding and corporate security services
  • Proactively source leads through cold outreach, networking, and industry contacts
  • Engage with key decision-makers including Facilities Managers, Security Managers, and Procurement teams
  • Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through to contract award
  • Conduct site visits and client meetings to understand operational requirements
  • Prepare and present tailored security solutions and proposals
  • Lead commercial negotiations to secure profitable, long-term contracts
  • Maintain and manage a strong sales pipeline using CRM systems
  • Attend industry events, exhibitions, and networking forums
  • Build long-term client relationships to drive repeat and referral business
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth mobilisation of new contracts

About You

  • Proven track record in B2B sales within manned guarding or security services
  • Strong new business development experience with a “hunter” mentality
  • Experience selling into multi-site or corporate environments
  • Good understanding of security operations and client requirements
  • Knowledge of tender processes and commercial negotiations
  • Highly self-motivated and able to work independently
  • Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
  • Resilient, target-driven, and commercially aware

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive basic salary (dependent on experience)
  • Uncapped commission structure
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Mobile phone, laptop, and CRM tools
  • High level of autonomy and trust
  • Genuine progression opportunities within a growing business
  • Opportunity to play a key role in expanding a security division

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Posted: April 17th, 2026