Audio Visual Business Development Manager

Job Summary We are seeking a high‑energy, assertive Audio-Visual Business Development Manager (BDM) with strong experience in the Audiovisual (AV) / ProAV industry to drive rapid growth and help build the pipeline for the future success of my client, executing growth strategies, tactics, and action plans. To be successful as a Business Development Manager, you should be persuasive and have strong business acumen, with the ability to negotiate sound business deals as well as demonstrate excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. This is a hybrid role; successful candidates will need to be based within a commutable distance of London. The salary range is budgeted between 50 – 60K basic, based on experience + commission Key Responsibilities and Duties * Improving the market position of the company by pursuing opportunities in alternative business segments to diversify the company’s client base * Execute high-volume outbound outreach (cold calls, LinkedIn, email campaigns, networking) to drive pipeline growth. * Engage with CIOs, CTOs, AV/IT directors, and facilities managers to build long-term service relationships. * Maintain CRM accuracy, forecasting, and reporting. * Work collaboratively with internal departments such as Sales, Service, Marketing, and Operations teams to align business development activities with overall company strategy. * Conduct comprehensive market research to identify trends, and growth opportunities in target markets. * Expose the company’s presence as a systems integrator, design consultant, and service provider. * Represent the company in the AV industry, maintaining standards of business. * To attend networking events with clients, consultants, and suppliers Person Specification * Successful business development experience in the AV/ProAV industry or a technical product line * In-depth knowledge/experience in collaboration with Audio Visual and related product lines preferred. * Experience in researching new business markets and commercial success in executing Business Development strategy and finding profitable new revenue streams. * Proactive and highly motivated self-starter with a desire to succeed. * Strong influencing skills, ability to operate comfortably, and influence at the C level. * Excellent negotiation skills * Strong communicator, both verbal and written. * Capable of opening doors and developing relationships in a competitive environment. * Capable of positioning and selling the value of a quality solution. * A technical understanding of communication products and tools * BA or BS degree (or equivalent) in a related field of study. * A technical understanding of communication products and tools The salary range for this role is dependent on skills, experience, and qualifications. My client offers a full range of health and wellness benefits. With unique global capability, my client delivers highly complex world-class projects, conference room technology, and executive briefing centres across a multitude of sectors