Business Development Manager - Higher Education Accommodation

As our Business Development Manager will be responsible for the continued growth of the sales revenues by promoting the ASSA ABLOY portfolio of Digital Access Solutions (DAS) products. A key part of the role will be focusing on the identification and development of robust business relationships. In this role you will also work in conjunction with peers targeting the end user sectors of Higher Education accommodation and Multi-Occupancy Developer. You would also:

• Increase specifications with influencers and end-users for Abloy offering of products and promote as appropriate all complementary ASSA ABLOY product.
• Provide accurate forecasting and activity information to the Senior Sales Manager on a planned and agreed basis.
• Understand the requirements of the targeted markets and develop a solutions sales approach tailored to those sectors - in this case higher education accommodation.
• Work closely with parties within the targeted sectors to identify, qualify, negotiate and close new business deals.
• Develop current relationships and the corresponding revenue streams for Digital Access Solutions (DAS) within the targeted sectors.
  
  Has strong Business Development Experience within access control or similar industry.
• Has a good understanding of electronic security or building management products and technology solutions in the targeted sectors.
• Has strong rapport building and communication skills.
• Is passionate to grown and develop our customer base.
  
  We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces - physical and virtual - safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results - not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

We're passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us - here's what we have to offer:
• Learning and career development opportunities, whether it's online learning, management training or enhancing your skills.
• A competitive salary and incentive schemes.
• Variety of benefits including Holiday Flex, Cycle 2 Work, attractive company pension, discount portal, recognition scheme and wellbeing program… to name just a few!