Audio Visual Business Development Manager
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | London |
| Area | City of London, England |
| Sector | SalesSales - Audio VisualSales - Business Development |
| Salary | £45000 - £50000 Per Annum neg. doe plus commission and benefits |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Job Ref | AV30473 |
| Job Views | 2 |
- Description
- The Opportunity
Our client is an international organisation with their UK office in London. They develop innovative digital solutions to improve service, engagement, customer experience and communication within the retail industry.
They are seeking a New Business Development Manager to join their growing, experienced team. Reporting directly to the UK Business Director, you will play a key role in driving new business growth and strengthening market presence.
Working closely with Marketing, Pre-Sales, Project Management and Delivery teams, youll be responsible for developing new business opportunities. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on identifying opportunities, building relationships, and delivering results. The successful candidate will be hungry and focussed on new business, opening and closing self-created opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive business growth by identifying, pursuing, and closing new sales opportunities within the UK market
Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to ensure long-term partnerships
Collaborate closely with Pre-Sales and Solution Design teams to create tailored proposals and winning strategies
Conduct market research to identify trends, competitor activity, and potential areas for expansion
Deliver engaging client presentations, pitches, and demonstrations that highlight our client's value
Negotiate and close commercial agreements in line with company objectives
Achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets
Provide regular updates, forecasts, and insights to the UK Business Director
Represent our client at industry events, and networking opportunities
Based in Central London (Hybrid) salary will be commensurate with your skills and experience, circa £45k-£50k p.a. neg. doe. plus commission and benefits.
Your skills and experience
Essential Skills
You will have a minimum 2 years' experience in Digital Signage or a related technology-driven industry
Proven ability to prepare for, lead and close client meetings effectively
A track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
A hunter mentality with a proactive, results-driven approach to challenges
Ability to put together a pipeline of targets and pro-actively approach them
Skilled in market research and analysis to identify growth opportunities
An understanding of the reason and ROI a customer would have when adopting digital
Experience in client relationship management, ensuring long-term satisfaction and retention
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
A pro-active ‘Can Do attitude
Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills, with a solutions-oriented mindset
Proficiency with enterprise and productivity tools (Windows, Excel, Microsoft Office, Salesforce)
Desirable Skills
At least 2 years of experience in multinational corporations
Foreign language (among Italian, French, German, Spanish, Dutch)
The Organisation
Our client is a leading international company in In-Store Digital Engagement solutions, offering an extensive portfolio of solutions that range from in-store radio to digital signage, interactivity and mobile apps. They develop innovative digital solutions to improve service, engagement, customer retention and communication within the retail industry.
The Recruiters
AV Jobs are the UK's No. 1 recruiter in the Audio Visual and complementary products marketplace, ensuring the best fit of client and candidate.