Business Development Manager - Smart Home​/AV

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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).
• Background in smart home and audio visual.
• Interest in golf (or willingness to learn) and experience attending industry golf day events.

Tiered performance bonus based on self-generated leads converted to contracted projects by our sales team.

Flexible and negotiable, with regular collaboration required from our Watford HQ.

• Company iPhone (dual SIM option available).
• Company Mac Book Pro.
• Tesla company car or mileage allowance for personal vehicle use.
• Generous staff discounts on consumer and pro home technology.
• Employee benefits with BHN Extras.
• Cycle scheme - Cylcle to Work Scheme.
• Green Car Benefit - Electric car salary sacrifice scheme.

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.

33 days paid holiday per year, including:

• 8 standard public holidays.
• 5 compulsory days (non public holiday) over the Christmas shutdown.