Business Development Lead – Passive Fire Protection

Progroup Recruitment Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company pension

Training & development

Career progression

Bonus potential

Job summary

ProGroup Recruitment Limited are working with a well-established specialist contractor to recruit a Business Development Manager in the passive fire protection sector. This role focuses on identifying and securing high-value opportunities while developing long-term client partnerships across the UK.

You will be the commercial contact from enquiry to delivery, collaborating with estimating and operations, attending client meetings and site visits, and driving repeat business and growth for the

Qualifications

• BD, Sales or Account Management experience in the construction or facilities management sectors.
• Proven track record of winning new business and developing commercial relationships.
• Experience managing customer accounts beyond the initial sale.
• Strong commercial awareness to engage with clients on site.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, resilient and self-motivated; full UK driving licence.
• Passive fire experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities through proactive sales activity.
• Build relationships with FM providers, property management companies, contractors, public sector organisations and commercial clients.
• Win reactive projects whilst developing larger-value commercial opportunities.
• Attend client meetings and site visits to understand project requirements and scope potential works.
• Produce initial site reports and gather information to support the estimating process.
• Work closely with Estimating and Operations to ensure a seamless transition from enquiry through to delivery.
• Maintain client relationships throughout the lifecycle of projects.
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and cross-selling additional services.
• Support the continued commercial growth of the Fire Door division.

Skills

BD/Sales experience

Account management

Commercial awareness

Client relationship

Communication skills

Driving licence

On-site engagement

Job description

ProGroup Recruitment Limited are working with a well-established specialist contractor to recruit a Business Development Manager in the passive fire protection sector. This role focuses on identifying and securing high-value opportunities while developing long-term client partnerships across the UK.

You will be the commercial contact from enquiry to delivery, collaborating with estimating and operations, attending client meetings and site visits, and driving repeat business and growth for the