Outside Sales Manager - Security Services

Allied Universal Security - Hattiesburg, MS

Full-time - Mid Level

Hattiesburg, MS

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time positions! Allied Universal is hiring a dynamic Business Development Sales Manager who is eager to build trusted new business relationships while driving multi-million-dollar revenue growth in the Mississippi market. In this role, you will market comprehensive security solutions through multi-year service contracts to decision makers operating within diverse industry verticals, including but not limited to class A commercial properties, manufacturing, distribution, technology, higher education, and government sectors. By consistently surpassing annual sales goals, the Business Development Manager will help businesses and communities become more secure and create new career opportunities for security professionals. Outstanding performance is rewarded through our industry-leading and lucrative incentive plan.

Responsibilities

• Drive the sales process, including prospecting, management of self-generated and company-provided leads, proposal development, contract and pricing negotiations, RFP responses, delivery of customized presentations, and post-close contract implementation.
• Develop and execute strategic business development plans within a designated geographic territory to achieve company growth objectives, increased market share and positioning of Allied Universal's local presence and comprehensive solutions across diverse industries.
• Collaborate with internal support departments and operational leadership to develop customized proposals that strategically position the team to win new business and establish a trusted partnership with the client and operations team.
• Build and maintain consultative relationships with key clients, industry partners, and stakeholders to foster long-term business partnerships.
• Stay up to date on industry and market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies to identify innovative business opportunities.
• Continuously assess and report on sales cycle activity, pipeline development and sales goal tracking using the CRM tool and ongoing communication to senior management.
• Be a part of a culture that values innovation, agility, and teamwork.

Requirements

• Must possess one or more of the following: Bachelor's degree with at least three (3) years of outside sales experience in a Business-to-Business environment; Associate's degree with at least five (5) years of outside sales experience in a Business-to-Business environment; High School diploma with at least fifteen (15) years of outside sales experience in a Business-to-Business environment.
• Team-oriented sales professional that thrives in collaborating with operations partners and building relationships.
• Award winning hunter trained in consultative selling techniques with a record in achieving sales excellence (awards, top rankings, consistent goal achievement).
• Skilled at brand development using professional networks, local and national associations, and social media tools.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, oral and written, and adept in creating and delivering compelling presentations.
• Proficient in web-based applications (e.g., Salesforce) and Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong organizational skills to effectively plan cold calling, in person client meetings, reporting and goal achievement.
• Ability to travel throughout all areas of the territory, including some overnight travel.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous consultative sales experience in a B2B service-based company.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company's 401 (k) or Supplemental Income Plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly (estimated 2 weeks of vacation). Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law