Business Development Manager

For over 30 years, Safetell Ltd has been protecting people and property through innovative security products and maintenance solutions. We work with major retailers, banks, transportation hubs, and public sector organisations— delivering peace of mind with quality-assured systems and exceptional service.

We design, manufacture, install and maintain security rated doors, walls, screens and counters as well as products that help protect during the transfer of cash and other assets. In recent years we have successfully entered the entrance control market, providing some of the UK’s largest businesses with Speed Gates, Turnstiles, Security Portals and Pass Doors as well as providing maintenance services for these products and of Automatic Doors, Roller Shutters and Gates & Barriers.

The business is growing fast and to support this growth we now seek a Business Development Manager to help us make the most of the market opportunities for our products and services, which are significant.

Location: Home Based/Dartford
Hours of Work: 35 Hours per Week
Responsible to: To strategically identify, engage, and secure new-logo corporate customers for our fast-growing automatic door/roller shutter & Gates/Barriers servicing division—growing at 50%+ annually—by forging targeted market relationships and partnerships that
accelerate our expansion and deliver sustainable revenue growth.

Job Outline:

We are seeking a proven Business Development Manager to drive new business acquisition in our rapidly expanding automatic/industrial door servicing division. The successful candidate will have experience selling into the UK Facilities Management (FM) sectors, ideally within automatic/industrial doors, although an understanding of the sector is more important than direct experience in the product and service.

This is a high-impact, target-driven role focused on winning new logo customers across the FM Sector.

We’re looking for someone with a hunter’s mindset, a strategic approach, and the skills to inspire and elevate our highly successful service to greater heights.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and exceed individual new business sales targets
• Identify, prospect, and convert new logo opportunities in target verticals
• Create and execute a clear business development strategy aligned to divisional growth goals
• Attend industry events, tradeshows, and client meetings to build relationships and promote Safetell’s brand
• Collaborate with marketing on targeted campaigns and sales materials
• Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, quotes, and presentations
• Champion a “sell the Safetell difference” mindset—demonstrating differentiation in crowded markets
• Provide clear monthly reporting on performance, pipeline progress, and market insights

What We’re Looking For

• A track record of winning new business in the UK FM or Automatic/Industrial Door sector
• Demonstrable success in target-based B2B sales roles, working autonomously and as part of a team
• Commercially savvy, resilient, and solutions-oriented
• Emotional intelligence and excellent interpersonal skills
• Tenacity and creativity in navigating complex, competitive markets

What You’ll Get

• Competitive base salary + generous uncapped bonus scheme
• Car allowance and full expenses
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Tools, autonomy and encouragement to make a real impact

Find out more about Safetell