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Agent United Kingdom

JR United Kingdom

Greater London

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

19 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Agent/Representative to enhance communication safety for fire services in the UK. This role requires a professional with a robust background in the fire service, preferably an active firefighter, to leverage their extensive network and affinity for telecommunications. Responsibilities include engaging with fire brigades, managing client relationships, and collaborating with teams in the Netherlands. The position offers a flexible contract based on commission and/or hourly rate, along with support for professional development. Join us in making communication safer and more effective across the UK fire services.

Benefits

Fitness program
Cycling plan
Unlimited study budget
Assistance during client visits

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience within the UK fire service, preferably as an active firefighter.
  • Strong network in the fire service sector and affinity with telecommunications.

Responsibilities

  • Approach fire brigades and maintain client relationships.
  • Draft and submit tenders and oversee pilot programs.

Skills

Networking within fire service sector
Telecommunications knowledge
Tender management
Client relationship management
Fire service experience

Job description

Firecom BV is looking for an Agent/Representative for the UK (Commission and/or Hourly Rate)

About Firecom BV

Firecom BV specializes in the sale, maintenance and servicing of two-way radios, radio networks, paging systems and alarm receivers for emergency response, industry, security, healthcare, and education. Serving Safety Regions in the Netherlands with our paging systems and alarm receivers plays a significant role within Firecom B.V. Our portfolio includes leading brands like Motorola, Kenwood, Swissphone, Procom, Hikvision and Avigilon. Due to our continued growth, we are seeking an agent/representative to represent us in the United Kingdom.

What are we looking for?

An experienced professional with a strong background in the United Kingdom fire service, preferably an active (parttime) firefighter themselves. The initial focus will be on England, with expansion to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. We are looking for someone with extensive connections within the fire service sector and an affinity for telecommunications and technical products.

Responsibilities for the position of Agent/Representative:

  • Actively approach fire brigades and fire services.
  • Maintain client relationships with those responsible for fire service alerting systems.
  • Draft and submit tenders.
  • Visit clients and oversee pilot programs.
  • Collaborate with the Public Safety Account Manager in the Netherlands.
  • Provide monthly progress reports.

What do you bring to this position?

  • Extensive experience within the UK fire service. You are an on-call firefighter or have been one in the past.
  • A strong network in the fire service sector.
  • Affinity with telecommunications and technical products.
  • Experience in drafting and managing tenders.
  • Willingness to travel throughout the United Kingdom. Living in England and also having access to your own car in England to visit clients.

What do we offer?

  • A collaboration for a minimum of one year, with the possibility of extension.
  • Support from the Netherlands in administration, marketing, procurement, and training.
  • Access Firecom BV’s secondary employment benefits program, for example a fitness program, cycling plan and unlimited study budget to increase your knowledge.
  • Assistance during client visits from a team based in the Netherlands if required.
  • A dynamic partnership based on commission and/or hourly rate (negotiable).

Are you the ideal candidate?

Send your CV and motivation to info@firecom.nl and become our new representative in the UK! Together, we will make communication safer and more effective for fire services across the United Kingdom.

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