Account Manager Fire Alarm System Sales

Fire and Security Careers Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety recruitment firm in London seeks a Technical Account Manager to manage key client accounts and provide expert advice on fire alarm systems. Ideal candidates should have strong relationship-building skills, a technical background in fire safety, and experience in sales. The role offers competitive compensation exceeding £55,000 plus commissions, alongside numerous benefits and progression opportunities.

Benefits

£55,000+ salary

Commission earnings expected around £80-100,000

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Car or Car Allowance

Permanent benefits

Qualifications

• Strong relationship builder for technical discussions with clients.
• Experience handling large client accounts, especially in a commercial setting.
• Ability to close sales and manage client relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Act as clients' adviser on fire alarm systems related issues.
• Build relationships and close sales with high-level clients.
• Manage large accounts in sectors like hospitals and shopping centres.

Skills

Technical Fire Knowledge

Relationship Building

Account Management

Sales

Organisation Skills

Project Management

Commercial Awareness

Fire Alarm Design

Education

FIA qualification in design

Tools

MS Excel

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Account Manager Fire Alarm System Sales, London

Client: Fire and Security Careers Recruitment

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: f9d586fdd26d

Job Views: 17

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Technical Account Manager - Fire alarm systems/ Life Safety - Surrey, Middlesex, Kent, etc

GREAT OTE AND WARM CLIENTS ... IF YOU WORK FOR A FIRE ALARM FIA/ BAFE COMPANY AND ARE SALES, ACCOUNT MANAGER or DESIGNER/ ESTIMATOR and a Strong relationship builder

Become clients' go-to adviser for all things Fire, whilst dealing with technical fire alarm questions, helping sales to close deals, and being comfortable with demanding, high-level clients e.g., Hospitals, Shopping Centres...

Benefits - Technical Fire Alarm Account Manager - Fire Key Account Manager Role

• £55,000+
• Commission/ Earnings expected - c. £80-100,000
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Permanent benefits
• Car or Car Allowance

Role for - Technical Account Manager - Fire Alarm Key Account Manager Role

• General Fire Technical Knowledge - You should have a good understanding of all things fire to have "position of strength" discussions about extinguishers, suppression, compartmentation, FRAs, etc. Focus is Fire Alarms but clients should see you as knowledgeable of related disciplines in the Fire Industry.
• Relationship Building - Strong relationship builder to become the go-to adviser for Fire
• Account Management - Experience handling large and key client accounts (Hospitals, Shopping Centres, Large Commercial, etc)
• Sales/Closing - Ability to build relationships and close deals, sometimes completing surveys or deals directly.
• Organisation / Admin / IT Skills - Ability to stay organized and produce reports using MS Excel, etc.
• Project Management - Understanding of project delivery.
• Financial/Commercial Awareness - Understanding of profitability and advising accordingly.
• Technical/Fire Alarm Design - FIA qualification in design or experience in fire detection system design, capable of producing designs and project costing.

Fire and Security careers - Call or apply if you have Fire and Account Management skills and are in Surrey or nearby (Hampshire, Berkshire, Kent, Buckinghamshire, North Sussex, South London, West London, etc).

The role offers progression opportunities and leadership support during onboarding. If you are a Fire Alarm specialist, apply and discuss your experience managing Fire Alarm Clients.

If you have commutable distance + Fire Alarm Design skills + Sales ability, this is your role!

Steve Eley - Fire and Security Careers (Eley Solutions Ltd) - Apply, Call or contact exclusively.

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