Progroup Recruitment Limited

A well-established passive fire protection contractor is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to support the continued growth of the business across fire doors and fire stopping works. Operating predominantly in London (80%), the company delivers passive fire protection solutions including fire door installation, maintenance, inspections and fire stopping installations across social housing, commercial and public sector environments. Due to increasing demand and a strong pipeline of work, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with a proactive, technically-minded, andrelationship-driven sales professional. The business forms part of a wider group with strong growth plans, creating fantastic progression opportunities for individuals across the company and at Group level with direct mentoring from the Gorup Sales Director. The role: As Business Development Manager , you will be part of an existing small sales team responsible for driving sales growth, developing new client relationships, and expanding opportunities within existing accounts. The role reports into the Managing Director and will focus on securing new projects across fire doors and fire stopping, while also identifying opportunities to cross-sell services to existing clients within the company s established customer base. You will work closely with the estimating and operational teams to ensure accurate pricing, strong client relationships and successful project delivery. Key responsibilities include: Generating new business opportunities within passive fire protection Developing relationships with housing associations, contractors, property managers and FM providers Managing and expanding existing client accounts Promoting services including fire door installations, inspections, maintenance and fire stopping works Working with an aligned estimator to prepare quotations and tender submissions Managing the full sales cycle from lead generation through to contract award Attending client meetings and networking opportunities Maintaining a strong pipeline of opportunities and supporting the company s growth strategy Package and bonus structure: £40,000 to £45,000 per year base salary + uncapped bonuses Vehicle allowance at circa. £4,000 per year 28 days annual leave including bank holidays Hybrid working across home, office, and client sites The role participates in a team-based bonus scheme linked to monthly sales performance, offering the potential to increase annual earnings significantly with uncaooed bonuses. The ideal candidate: Experience in business development, sales and/or account management within passive fire protection Knowledge of fire doors, fire stopping or compartmentation and relevant regulations and standards Experience working with social housing, contractors or public sector clients Strong relationship-building and account management skills Commercially driven with the ability to generate and convert opportunities

An established and growing manufacturer within the passive fire protection sector is looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager/Sales Account Manager to support continued growth across UK markets. This is an excellent opportunity for somebody with experience selling passive fire protection products or technical construction products into contractors, distributors, developers and specification-led environments. The business has an established reputation within the market and is looking for somebody capable of developing existing relationships while identifying new commercial opportunities across the region. The role will focus on account development, technical sales support and relationship management across a range of passive fire protection solutions used within residential, commercial and public sector construction projects. The role Managing and developing existing client accounts across contractors, distributors and installers Identifying and securing new business opportunities within the passive fire protection sector Supporting product specifications with consultants, architects and design teams Conducting client meetings, site visits and technical discussions Delivering product presentations and CPDs where required Providing commercial and technical support throughout the sales process Working closely with internal technical and operational teams to support customer requirements Maintaining CRM activity, pipeline reporting and account development plans Ideal background Previous experience within passive fire protection, fire doors, fire stopping, insulation or specialist construction products Experience working for a manufacturer, distributor or technical supplier environment Strong relationship management and business development skills Comfortable discussing technical products and compliance requirements with clients Experience engaging with contractors, developers, consultants or architects Self-motivated and capable of managing a field-based territory Full UK driving licence What's on offer Basic salary circa. 40,000 - 50,000 depending on experience Uncapped commission/bonus scheme Vehicle allowance/company vehicle Pension and additional benefits package Opportunity to join a well-established and growing business within a compliance-led sector Long-term progression opportunities within a growing commercial team