Business Development Manager
Ref: 613275
South Yorkshire, UK
£55,000
- Permanent
- Access Control Solutions
- Security Product Sales
- Trade Customer Development
About the candidate
A commercially minded Business Development Manager with a strong technical background in locks, access control and physical security solutions. They bring over 30 years’ experience across the security and locksmithing sector, including more than six years managing business development across the North East and Scotland for a major manufacturer within the locking and access solutions market.
They combine hands-on product expertise with a consultative sales style, supporting trade customers, end users and internal teams with practical advice on mechanical and electronic access control requirements. With a background spanning product advisory, stock management, customer service, training and regional branch support, they offer a well-rounded mix of technical credibility and commercial awareness.
What makes them great?
- Deep Sector Experience – Over 30 years in the locksmithing and security sector, bringing a strong technical foundation to business development and customer engagement.
- Proven Progression – Progressed from bench-level technical work into regional management within around two years earlier in their career, showing adaptability and leadership potential.
- Technical Sales Credibility – Combines hands-on installation, repair and product knowledge with the ability to support customers in choosing compliant, practical and high-quality security solutions.
Areas of expertise
- Access Control & Security Solutions – Strong knowledge of mechanical and electronic locking systems, master keyed systems, door hardware and compliance-led security products.
- Customer & Trade Advisory – Experienced in advising trade customers, the general public and commercial clients on suitable security products and safety devices.
- Stock, Product & Supplier Management – Skilled in identifying new product opportunities, ordering stock, liaising with wholesalers and manufacturers, and maintaining inventory.