Area development manager - united kingdom, westminster, london

do you have what it takes to be an area development manager with securitas?

we currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic area development manager to join our dynamic team on a permanent basis.

this position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career in sales management, driving profitable growth through new business and supporting the area director in the scuccessful execution of solution development.

securitas are an internationally successful, protective services and security provider, combining cutting-edge technology with world-class security intelligence and our global network of experts cover every security risk.

the role and responsibilities consist of proactive sales in within a defined geographic area whilst wroking with the area director to understand the full customer portfolio developing a strategic and tactical plan for solution transformation.

you will be gain knowledge of securitas' technology solutions and work with each individual customer to improve and enhance their security on site whilst highlighting the positive financial impact which we can offer by comparing a traditional security services to a full protective services service.

you will be working closely with the cto team, branch manager and other designated personnel to ensure all proposed service calculations are sustainable for the length of the contract, location and specific customer/industry requirements, ensuringeducate customers in the area with new ideas on how to improve their current service offering.

on a daily basis you will be educating customers with new ideas on how to improve their current security service offering.

this could include (but not limited to) visits to the soc and other customers where solutions are in place, hold seminars and customer listening groups.

identify any new business opportunities within the designated area that adhere to securitas' key market segments and upsell and cross sell where necessary.

essential skillsupholds securitas ethics and the core values of integrity, vigilance, helpfulness and integritymakes a strong personal impression on othersidentifies business opportunities for the organisationgains clear agreement and commitment from others by persuading, convincing and negotiatingdemonstrates financial awarenesspromotes ideas on behalf of self and othersmakes effective use of political processes to influence and persuade othersrelates and to others in a confident and relaxed mannercommunicates and networks effectivelyestablishes good relationships with customers and staffbuild wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organisationkeeps up to date with competitor and market trendssets clearly defined objectives for self, own team and departmentplans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of changing circumstancesmanages time effectivelyidentifies and organises resources needed to accomplish tasksmonitors performance against deadlines and milestonesdesirable skillsexperience in security solution sales is desirable however not a necessity.

about companywith our roots dating back to 1934, securitas is one of the largest security service organisations in the world specialising in protecting corporate organisations, sme's and the public. we boast a workforce of 370,000 employees worldwide with 10,000 employees in the uk alone.

securitas are redefining the way that security officers are perceived within the security sector and unlike other security companies, we are driving solutions that combine people technology and knowledge rather than just static guarding. we are establishing a reputation that is second to none as we integrate with the operations teams within hundreds of high-profile companies.

we are breaking down the barriers in the security industry by encouraging and empowering gender diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

securitas is a company where you can come to develop a career, with access to training and the ability to gain qualifications, you can grow in confidence and take on more responsibility. our people are empowered and are not micro-managed we trust people to do a good job and make a difference every day. and we recognise our employee's efforts and achievements through our 'you make a difference awards' and quarterly 'community award' schemes.

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