Business Development Manager

Gallagher

• $100K — $120K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in security industry sales
  • Proven track record in enterprise-level B2B sales
  • Experience managing territory-based sales activities
  • Strong network within the Southern California security market
  • Experience working with channel partners
  • Confidence in managing complex sales cycles
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Proactive mindset with commercial acumen

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day sales activity across Greater Los Angeles
  • Develop and execute territory and account plans
  • Identify, qualify, and convert new enterprise business opportunities
  • Build and maintain relationships with end users and key stakeholders
  • Expand channel networks and strengthen engagement
  • Drive year-on-year revenue growth
  • Lead complex sales cycles from prospecting to close
  • Prepare and respond to RFIs, RFQs, and proposals
  • Monitor market trends and competitor activity
  • Maintain accurate CRM records and manage pipeline

Benefits

  • Autonomy in managing your territory
  • Support from a collaborative team
  • Access to industry-leading solutions
  • Opportunity to impact global security efforts
  • Work within a purpose-driven organization
Full Job Description
About the Role

We're seeking a driven Business Development Manager to take ownership of sales activity across the Greater Los Angeles region, with a focus on expanding the channel, strengthening enterprise relationships, and driving year-on-year revenue growth.

In this role, you'll manage day-to-day sales activity across your territory while developing and executing strategic plans to grow market presence. You'll build strong relationships with enterprise end users, key influencers, consultants, and channel partners, working closely with internal teams to deliver tailored security solutions.

This is a role for someone who is well connected in the Southern California security market, confident managing complex sales cycles, and motivated to deliver consistent commercial outcomes. Ideally, the successful candidate will be based within the Greater Los Angeles area to support effective territory coverage and partner engagement.

What you'll be doing
  • Managing day-to-day sales activity across the Greater Los Angeles territory
  • Developing and executing territory and account plans to drive growth
  • Identifying, qualifying, and converting new enterprise business opportunities
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with end users, partners, consultants, and key stakeholders
  • Expanding channel networks and strengthening partner engagement
  • Driving revenue growth year-on-year across new and existing accounts
  • Leading complex sales cycles from prospecting through to negotiation and close
  • Partnering with Channel Sales Managers and Technical Solution Specialists to deliver integrated solutions
  • Preparing and responding to RFIs, RFQs, proposals, and customer presentations
  • Monitoring market trends and competitor activity to inform strategy
  • Maintaining accurate CRM records, forecasting, and pipeline management
  • Contributing to continuous improvement across sales processes and performance


Who You Are

You are a commercially focused sales professional with strong experience in enterprise environments and a proven ability to build trusted relationships within the security industry.

You bring:
  • At least 5+ years' experience in security industry sales
  • Proven track record in enterprise-level B2B sales and business development
  • Experience managing territory-based sales activity and delivering consistent growth
  • Strong network and reputation within the Southern California security market
  • Experience working with channel partners and expanding sales ecosystems
  • Access control experience (preferred but not essential)
  • Confidence managing complex, solution-based sales cycles from prospecting to close
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively across technical and commercial teams
  • A proactive, self-starting mindset with strong commercial acumen
  • High levels of integrity, accountability, and professionalism


Why Join Us

At Gallagher, you'll be part of a global organisation with a strong purpose, where your work contributes to protecting people, assets, and communities around the world. You'll have the autonomy to manage your territory, the support of a collaborative team, and access to industry-leading solutions that enable you to deliver real impact.

If you're ready to take ownership of a key territory, grow strategic relationships, and drive meaningful commercial outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the role may be filled before the closing date.

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