Business Development Manager

We are recruiting for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a well-established technical services business, focusing specifically on fire alarm and fire & security system projects within commercial environments.

This is not a general sales role.

Applicants must already have direct experience within the fire or fire & security industry and understand the systems, terminology and project-based sales cycle.

You will be responsible for generating new business, managing client relationships and winning installation and service contracts from enquiry through to close.

Business Development Manager

Location: Field based
Pay: 45k - 50k basic
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Perm

Key Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager:

• Develop new business opportunities for fire alarm and life safety systems
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to contract award
• Prepare quotations, tenders and proposals
• Conduct site visits and client meetings
• Work closely with technical/engineering teams to scope projects
• Deliver against revenue targets

Candidate Requirements of the Business Development Manager:

• Proven BDM / technical sales experience
• Background in fire alarm or fire & security systems
• Experience selling installation, service or maintenance contracts
• Experience with tenders and proposals
• Full UK driving licence

Applications without fire industry experience will not be considered