Business Development Manager (Passive Fire)

  • Progroup Recruitment Limited
  • 11/03/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Management

Job Description

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