Business Development Manager

Core Objective

To grow revenue and market share by identifying opportunities, winning contracts, and building long-term client relationships in physical and electronic security services.

Salary-GHC 5,000 net.

Key Functions / Responsibilities

1. Market & Opportunity Development

  • Identify new business opportunities in:
  • CCTV & surveillance
  • Access control systems
  • Alarm & monitoring services
  • Guarding services
  • Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
  • Identify emerging security risks and client needs.

2. Client Acquisition & Relationship Management

  • Prospect and engage: Banks, Corporate offices, Government institutions, Residential estates
  • Maintain strong client relationships.
  • Act as the primary commercial contact for key accounts.

3. Proposal, Tender & Contract Management

  • Prepare and submit: Proposals, Bids, RFQs/RFPs
  • Coordinate with technical teams on system design and costing.
  • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service-level agreements (SLAs).

4. Revenue Growth & Sales Strategy

  • Develop and implement sales strategies.
  • Set revenue targets and growth plans.
  • Upsell and cross-sell security solutions.
  • Track sales performance and forecasts.

5. Product & Solution Knowledge

  • Understand and explain:
  • CCTV systems
  • Access control
  • Intrusion detection
  • Integrated security platforms
  • Translate technical solutions into business value for clients.

6. Partnerships & Vendor Relations

  • Build relationships with:
  • Equipment manufacturers
  • Distributors
  • Technology partners
  • Negotiate favorable pricing and support arrangements.

7. Customer Satisfaction & Retention

  • Ensure successful project handover.
  • Address client concerns promptly.
  • Support renewals, upgrades, and expansions.

8. Compliance & Ethical Sales

  • Ensure all sales comply with:Industry standards, Data protection laws, Company ethics policies
  • Avoid over-promising or misrepresentation.

9. Reporting & Management Communication

  • Prepare: Sales reports, Pipeline forecasts, Market intelligence updates
  • Advise management on growth strategy.

Qualifications & Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in:

  • Business Administration
  • Marketing
  • Management
  • Security & Risk Management
  • Engineering or IT (added advantage)
  • Professional Certifications (Advantage)
  • Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Sales or marketing certifications
  • Vendor certifications (Hikvision, ZKTeco, Axis, etc.)

Experience

3–7 years in:

  • Business development
  • B2B sales
  • Security services or technology solutions
  • Proven record of winning contracts and meeting targets.
  • Key Skills
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills
  • Proposal and tender writing
  • Understanding of security technologies
  • Relationship management
  • Strategic thinking and planning
  • Financial literacy (pricing, margins, ROI)
  • Personal Attributes
  • Ethical and trustworthy
  • Results-oriented
  • Client-focused
  • Resilient and persuasive
  • Professional appearance and conduct

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