Business Development Manager - Security (Manned Guarding)

Build the Pipeline. Win the Contracts. Grow the Division.

Agile Guarding Services has built solid foundations and is ready to expand. We are investing in a high performing Business Development Manager to accelerate the growth of our manned guarding division.

This is a genuine opportunity to build a substantial high-value portfolio from the ground up and play a visible role in shaping the commercial direction of a growing security business.

If you are an experienced security sector hunter who thrives on winning new contracts, wants the autonomy to make things happen and the benefit of uncapped earning potential, this could be the role for you.

About Us

With our head office in Bolton, Agile Guarding Services operates a large-scale team of hundreds across the UK. We deliver manned guarding and wider security solutions across public sector, construction, retail and facilities management environments.

We have strong operational capability, a reputation for reliability and a leadership team committed to growth. Now we are focused on scaling our manned guarding division further across the North of England and nationally.

The Opportunity

As the Business Development Manager, you will take full ownership of new business generation.

You will:

• Identify and target security opportunities: manned guarding, CCTV towers, and facilities management
• Proactively build your own pipeline through outreach, networking and sector connections
• Engage senior decision makers and develop long term commercial relationships
• Lead and manage the full bid and tender process from qualification to presentation
• Negotiate and close profitable, sustainable contracts
• Grow and develop the accounts you win to maximise recurring revenue
• Maintain strong pipeline discipline with structured activity and accurate revenue forecasting

This is a field-based role with regular in person engagement at our Bolton head office, particularly during onboarding and key planning periods.

You will have the freedom to shape your approach, backed by an experienced operations team who deliver on what you sell.

Whats On Offer

• Salary in the region of £35,000 to £45,000 depending on experience, with uncapped commission and realistic OTE up to £90,000 - no ceiling for high performers
• Company car and fuel card, with interim car allowance during onboarding
• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days with length of service
• Permanent contract, working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
• A growing SME environment where your impact is visible and recognised
• Opportunity to build a long-term client portfolio with recurring revenue

What We Are Looking For

You are commercially driven and comfortable building momentum from scratch.

You will bring:

• Proven success securing new business within the security or manned guarding sector
• A track record of winning profitable contracts and building recurring revenue streams
• Confidence in opening conversations and engaging senior stakeholders - in person and virtually
• Strong commercial awareness with a clear understanding of margin and risk
• Resilience, pace and the discipline to manage a high performing pipeline
• Full UK driving licence, and own transport for use during onboarding period
• Willingness to travel to our Bolton head office as required, 1-2 days per week during onboarding

Ideally, you will have experience contributing to or leading formal tender and bid submissions. Knowledge of CCTV towers, fire or integrated security services would be beneficial but is not essential.

Ready to Talk?

If you have secured high value contracts within the security sector and want a role where your results genuinely shape growth, send your CV highlighting key wins, contract values and sectors secured.

We will arrange a confidential discussion.

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