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