Sales Director – Security & Facilities Management

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Sales Director – Security & Facilities Management


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As part of our continued growth strategy, we are now seeking an experienced and well-connected Sales Director to strengthen our senior commercial team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and driven Business Development professional to join a well-established company entering an exciting phase of growth

The Role

This is a senior appointment suited to a proven security industry professional with a strong track record of winning high-value contracts and an existing network of decision-makers.

You will be responsible for generating and securing new business across key verticals, positioning the Company as the trusted partner for large-scale security and FM requirements.

This role requires confidence and credibility when engaging with:

  • Quantity Surveyors
  • Procurement & Buying Teams
  • Facilities Managers
  • Estate Managers
  • Commercial Directors
  • Main Contractors & Developers

Candidates must have direct experience in at least two of the following sectors:

  • Construction
  • Commercial Property
  • Industrial & Manufacturing
  • Hospitality
  • Retail

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and secure new business opportunities within target sectors.
  • Leverage existing senior-level relationships to generate qualified opportunities.
  • Lead strategic sales conversations and manage complex sales cycles.
  • Deliver high-quality, commercially viable opportunities to the Regional Director for final scoping and conversion.
  • Develop and execute structured sales plans to exceed revenue targets.
  • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of active and lapsed opportunities.
  • Clearly articulate the value proposition of the Group’s security and FM services.
  • Negotiate contracts ensuring profitability and long-term client retention.
  • Maintain accurate CRM reporting and forecasting.
  • Represent professionally at client meetings, site visits and industry events.

What We’re Looking For

  • Minimum 6 years’ B2B sales experience (10+ years preferred).
  • Proven background within the UK security industry (manned guarding or FM services).
  • Demonstrable experience within at least two required sectors.
  • Strong network across procurement, surveying, FM or estates functions.
  • Experience handling contracts with an average value of £150k+.
  • Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
  • Strong presentation and stakeholder management capability.
  • CRM proficiency and structured pipeline management.
  • Self-motivated, target-driven and commercially disciplined.

Desirable

  • Understanding of SIA compliance and UK regulatory frameworks.
  • Experience responding to tenders and formal procurement processes

What We Offer

  • Senior-level position within a high-growth, ambitious organisation.
  • Competitive basic salary.
  • Uncapped commission with transparent earning potential.
  • Clear progression route into senior commercial leadership.
  • Supportive, performance-focused culture. xwzovoh
  • Flexibility where operationally appropriate.

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