Business Development Manager - Smart Home/AV

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Watford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

14-02-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English