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You will build relationships with the people who buy and operate these solutions - facilities, security and procurement teams inside organisations of all kinds. You will focus on the corporate and public sector, experience in either would be a strong fit, and experience in both is even better.\nFor almost 40 years, deister has been at the forefront of the UK security sector. As a specialist design and manufacturing company based in Lincolnshire, we develop class-leading solutions trusted across critical infrastructure and industr, from intelligent key and asset management to GovPass-compliant access control and long-range vehicle identification. We are an independent, family-owned business with global reach, built on innovation, value engineering and trust.\nWhat you will be doing\nIdentifying and winning new business opportunities directly with end-user organisations, with focus on the corporate and public sector\nBuilding relationships with key stakeholders such as Heads of Security, Facilities Management, IT and Procurement, across a range of industries\nNavigating public sector procurement processes, tenders and frameworks to secure new contracts\nUnderstanding organisational security requirements and delivering consultative, solution-based proposals\nRepresenting deister at client meetings, industry events and exhibitions\nCreating structured account plans to support sustained business development across the UK\nMaintaining accurate CRM records and forecasting to support pipeline management\nThis is a national, field-based role covering the whole of the UK, working from a home office with the flexibility to manage your own diary and travel schedule. 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