Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager - Fire & Security North West

£35,000 - £40,000 Basic Salary + Car or Car Allowance
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension
Phone and laptop provided
Uncapped earnings (commission/bonus)
Supportive team environment and long-term career development

About the Role

We are recruiting a Business Development Manager for a well-established UK fire and security solutions provider with 20+ years' industry experience, serving a wide range of commercial, industrial and public-sector clients. The business delivers tailored fire protection and security systems - including design, installation, monitoring and maintenance - to help clients protect their people, property and operations.

In this role you will focus on developing new business and expanding existing accounts across Manchester and Yorkshire (South & West). A core part of the role is selling maintenance contracts alongside system solutions, helping ensure clients receive ongoing support and compliance.

You will play a key part in achieving growth targets by managing the full sales journey, nurturing relationships and delivering tailored solutions that meet clients' fire and security needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect, target and secure new business across Manchester & Yorkshire (South & West).
• Develop and grow existing accounts to maximise long‑term revenue, especially maintenance contracts.
• Promote the company's range of fire and security solutions - including fire alarms, CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, monitoring and integrated systems.
• Build trusted relationships with commercial, industrial and public‑sector clients.
• Manage the full sales cycle – from initial enquiry and site survey to quotation and handover to service/operations teams.
• Collaborate with internal design, installation and service teams to deliver exceptional client experiences.
• Maintain accurate CRM data and pipeline reporting.
• Educate clients on compliance, ongoing maintenance and monitoring services.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in fire and security sales, business development or account management.
• Strong technical knowledge of fire protection and security systems, with the ability to discuss solutions confidently.
• Experience selling maintenance, monitoring or service contracts (desirable).
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship‑building skills.
• Self‑driven, organised and capable of working autonomously across the region.
• Comfortable managing the full sales journey from lead generation through to customer handover.

About the Business

This business provides comprehensive fire and security services – from system design and installation to monitoring and maintenance – helping organisations stay safe and compliant with industry standards. Solutions offered include fire alarms, CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, remote monitoring and more. With long‑term client relationships and a personal, consultative service approach, the company has built a strong reputation across the UK.

Accreditations include industry‑recognised standards for fire safety and security system design, installation and maintenance, reflecting the company's commitment to quality and compliance.

Location

Manchester & Leeds & Yorkshire (South & West) - field-based role with regular regional travel.

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