Business Development Manager - Leeds
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
The pay only meets a lower rate
£40,000 – £50,000 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£55,200
Going rate
Offer is 0.7× the going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 54% sure that is the right code. KEEP SAFE & SECURE LTD is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 3556 (Sales accounts and business development managers) · 54% match
- Possible 3552 (Business sales executives) · 43% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Most likely code | £38,600 Clears | £55,200 Misses | £55,200 Misses | £55,200 Misses |
3552 Business sales executives Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
WE’RE HIRING: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – NATIONAL
📍 Leeds-based | National territory
💷 £40,000–£50,000 basic, depending on experience
📈 5% commission on gross profit generated
🚗 Company vehicle provided
📅 Immediate start
👤 Reporting to the Managing Director
Keep Safe & Secure LTD is looking for an ambitious and results-driven Business Development Manager to support our continued national growth.
We provide a range of services across the UK, including:
- Security Guarding
- Event Security
- Concierge Services
- Remote CCTV Tower Solutions
- Commercial Cleaning
- Waking Watch and Fire Safety Services
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced business development professional with a strong track record in security, facilities management, commercial cleaning, fire safety, remote CCTV monitoring or a closely related service sector.
You will be responsible for identifying new opportunities, developing relationships with key decision-makers and securing high-value service contracts across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate and secure new business opportunities nationwide.
- Build relationships with decision-makers across the commercial, industrial, construction, retail, logistics, healthcare, education and public sectors.
- Identify opportunities across our security, cleaning, CCTV, concierge and waking watch services.
- Manage the complete sales cycle, from prospecting and initial engagement through to contract award.
- Attend client meetings, networking events and industry exhibitions.
- Prepare proposals, tenders, presentations and commercial quotations.
- Work closely with our operational teams to ensure the successful mobilisation of new contracts.
- Maintain a strong and accurate sales pipeline using CRM systems.
- Meet and exceed agreed sales and revenue targets.
About You
To be considered for this role, you should have:
- At least three years of business development or sales experience.
- A proven record of winning service contracts within security guarding, facilities management, commercial cleaning, fire safety, event security or remote CCTV solutions.
- Experience securing contracts with an annual value of approximately £500,000–£1 million or more.
- Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and presentation skills.
- The ability to work independently and manage a national territory.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly Desirable
- Existing relationships with FM managers, procurement teams, property managers, construction companies, housing associations, logistics operators, local authorities or corporate organisations.
- Experience selling manned guarding or commercial cleaning contracts.
- Experience selling remote CCTV monitoring solutions.
- Experience preparing and winning competitive tender submissions.
- A background with a security company, FM provider, commercial cleaning contractor, fire and security provider, CCTV monitoring company or integrated FM business.
What We Offer
- £40,000–£50,000 basic salary.
- 5% commission on gross profit generated.
- Uncapped earning potential.
- Company vehicle.
- Mobile phone and laptop.
- Excellent career progression opportunities.
- The opportunity to play a key role in our national expansion.
What Success Looks Like
Within your first 90 days, you will be expected to build a strong, qualified sales pipeline, develop strategic relationships with key buyers and procurement teams, and begin securing opportunities across two or more of our service lines.
Important: This position requires relevant industry experience selling service contracts. Applications from candidates whose experience is limited to general B2B sales without exposure to security, FM, cleaning, fire safety or remote CCTV services may not be progressed.
Ready to join us?
Apply through LinkedIn with your CV and a short summary of your relevant industry experience, including examples of significant contracts you have secured.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Sales accounts and business development managers (SOC 3556) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~448k in sample- Offer £40,000–50,000
- Middle half £40,144–71,448
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £55,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,600–49,680
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£40,144–71,448), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
This pay misses the £55,200 standard floor, but clears the £38,600 new entrant rate.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. KEEP SAFE & SECURE LTD holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.