Account Manager - Fire Alarms System Sales

Howells Solutions Limited; Denby Dale; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire and security contractor is seeking an Account Manager / Business Development Manager to drive sales for fire alarm systems. This hybrid role involves managing existing customer relationships, developing new business opportunities, and ensuring account growth. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in the fire and security industry, strong knowledge of security systems, and excellent account management skills. The position offers a competitive base salary, uncapped commission, and ongoing career development opportunities.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Salary Sacrifice Pension Plan

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within the fire and security industry.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and site drawings.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of existing fire and security clients, ensuring retention and satisfaction.
• Conduct regular client meetings to review service performance and identify upselling and cross‑selling opportunities.
• Farm existing accounts to ensure no opportunity is missed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Account management skills

Knowledge of fire alarms and security systems

Education

Relevant qualifications or certifications (e.g. FIA, NSI, BAFE)

Job description

Job Title: Account Manager / Business Development Manager - Fire Alarm System Sales

Location: Hybrid - Yorkshire / North West

Salary: Competitive + Package + Uncapped Commission

Overview

We are working with a fast-growing National Fire & Security contractor, based in the North West, to recruit an Account Manager / Business Development Manager to drive Fire Alarm System Sales, managing existing customer relationships, building and establishing new relationships. You will develop new business opportunities across fire detection, fire suppression, intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, and integrated security systems. You will be responsible for account growth, project oversight, and ensuring customer satisfaction while working closely with technical teams, operational teams and other internal departments.

Account Manager / Business Development Manager Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of existing fire and security clients, ensuring retention and satisfaction
• Conduct regular client meetings to review service performance and identify upselling and cross‑selling opportunities
• Farm existing accounts to ensure no opportunity is missed
• Act as the main point of contact for client queries, service issues, and contract renewals.
• Provide business through deep account knowledge and relationship with anticipated account spend and future planned projects to allow for accurate forecasting and labour resourcing
• Farm managed accounts for additional work/opportunities

Account Manager / Business Development Manager Experience

• Proven experience in a similar role within the fire and security industry.
• Strong knowledge of fire alarms, intruder systems, CCTV, and access control.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and account management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and site drawings.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Relevant qualifications or certifications (e.g. FIA, NSI, BAFE) are desirable.

Account Manager / Business Development Manager Benefits

• Competitive Base salary and Uncapped Commission
• Car Allowance
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Plan
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Flexible working environment