Job Description
Company Profile:
The Next Level is an award-winning smart home automation and AV specialist based in Watford, just outside North West London. We design and deliver world-class smart home technology solutions for super-prime residential properties, from private cinema rooms to fully integrated home automation systems.
We’re now looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and well-connected professional to join our growing team as a Business Development Manager.
The Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in expanding our presence within the super-prime residential construction sector.
As Business Development Manager, you will focus on opening doors, building relationships, and generating high-quality new business leads. You’ll represent The Next Level across the industry through networking, events, partnerships and client engagement.
This is not a technical sales role, you don’t need deep AV design experience. Instead, we’re looking for someone confident, personable and proactive, with a strong understanding of the super-prime construction world and the ability to connect with the right people.
You’ll work closely with our sales team and marketing/content creation specialists, with full support to help you succeed.
Key Responsibilities:
· Identify and develop new relationships within the super-prime residential construction sector.
· Promote The Next Level brand to architects, designers, developers and build professionals.
· Attend and engage in networking events, conferences and industry groups.
· Host showroom breakfasts, meetings and client events.
· Support and co-host CPD presentations.
· Collaborate with partners and manufacturers on joint promotional opportunities.
· Brief and guide our marketing team to create content supporting your outreach.
· Set and achieve monthly targets.
· Provide quarterly updates to the Board on progress and performance.
Key Requirements:
· Strong knowledge of the London super-prime construction market.
· Existing network of relevant industry contacts.
· Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
· Comfortable building relationships from scratch and representing a premium brand.
· Enthusiasm for smart technology and high-end residential AV systems.
· Willingness to attend events outside normal working hours when needed.
· Professional, organised and commercially aware.
· Competent with Microsoft 365, Teams and presentation tools.
· Current Uk Driving License (Ideally clean).
Beneficial (But Not Essential) Experience:
· Background in smart home and audio visual.
· Degree-level education.
· Interest in golf (or willingness to learn) and experience attending industry golf day events.
Salary & Package:
Headline Package
£50,000 – £60,000 basic salary + performance bonus + benefits. Realistic OTE: £65,000 - £75,000+.
Bonus
Tiered performance bonus based on self-generated leads converted to contracted projects by our sales team.
Hybrid Working
Flexible and negotiable, with regular collaboration required from our Watford HQ.
Benefits Include
· Optional private health insurance (management level).
· Company iPhone (dual SIM option available).
· Company MacBook Pro.
· Tesla company car or mileage allowance for personal vehicle use.
· Workplace pension (Nest auto-enrolment).
· Generous staff discounts on consumer and pro home technology.
· Employee benefits with BHN Extras.
· Cyclescheme - Cylcle to Work Scheme.
· Green Car Benefit - Electric car salary sacrifice scheme.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:30 (40 hours per week).
Flexibility is expected, as attendance to some evening events, dinners, or trade shows may be required.
Holiday Entitlement
33 days paid holiday per year, including:
· 8 standard public holidays.
· 5 compulsory days (non public holiday) over the Christmas shutdown.
· 20 freely assignable days.