Business Development Manager

Senseco Systems Limited; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire and security solutions company in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager in Maintenance Sales. The role involves identifying and developing sales opportunities, building strong customer relationships, and providing tailored solutions. Candidates should have a strong sales ability and preferably experience in the fire and security sector. This position offers competitive salary and benefits including training, company vehicle, and employee support programs.

Benefits

Training and development programmes

Competitive salary

Generous leave allowance

Company pension scheme

Medicash health plan

Wellbeing support

Employee discount scheme

Generous employee referral scheme

Company vehicle

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or customer-facing roles in fire and security industry preferred.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail with strong written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new maintenance sales opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with End Users and FM contractors.
• Create strategic sales plans and manage a strong pipeline.

Skills

Commercial drive

Technical confidence

Relationship building

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Were looking for a Business Development Manager Maintenance Sales to join our growing team at Senseco Systems. In this key role, you will be responsible for identifying and developing new maintenance sales opportunities with prospective end-user clients and selected FM providers. Youll work within targeted vertical markets, building relationships, providing expert consultation, and driving growth in your assigned territory. If you're commercially driven, technically confident, and passionate about solution-based selling in the fire and security industry, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact with a market-leading company.

What you will be doing

• Identify and develop new maintenance sales opportunities across assigned regions and accounts
• Build and maintain strong relationships with End Users and FM contractors
• Create strategic sales plans and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities
• Understand customer needs, KPIs, and goals to deliver aligned, tailored solutions
• Conduct site surveys and prepare accurate, commercially viable maintenance proposals
• Respond to incoming enquiries and produce professional quotations using company tools
• Support marketing events and contribute to strategic campaigns and social media presence
• Maintain weekly plans, monthly forecasts, and up-to-date CRM and Outlook records
• Handle customer feedback professionally, ensuring high levels of service and follow-up
• Youll be a driven, consultative sales professional with strong relationship-building skills and a passion for customer success. Experience in the fire and security industry is preferred, but strong sales ability in a related sector will also be considered.
• Results-driven, resilient, and confident working independently and in a team
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• High attention to detail with strong written, verbal, and numerical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems

Qualifications

• Desirable Knowledge (Training available if needed): Fire Detection, Alarm Systems, EVCS, PAVA, Suppression
• Access Control, CCTV, Intruder, and Security Systems
• Relevant British Standards
• Estimating, costing, budgeting, and commercial acumen
• Prior experience in sales, technical, or customer-facing roles in the industry

About us

We lead the way in providing top tier independent fire and security solutions to protect your people, property and planet. With a name that combines our two passions of fire/security solutions—Sense, and our commitment to safeguarding our environment Eco—we are a company that lives our values.

First Carbon Neutral certified fire and security company in the UK, we always conduct our business in a way that is environmentally friendly and protects our planet and its resources. We pride ourselves on our dynamic innovative approach, exceptional technical expertise and absolute dedication in providing excellent customer service. We design, install, maintain, and service compliant solutions across a wide range of sectors, including commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, and government. We foster an inclusive, supportive culture where wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance are at the heart of what we do.

Why come and work for us

Here at Senseco we know that it is our colleagues that are the key to our success. Working with us you will be part of a friendly and inclusive team, where we want you to bring your ideas and personality to the table. As we always strive to develop and improve, we are committed to supporting our colleagues do the same, therefore investing in our people is cornerstone of our business. We offer:

• Training and development programmes
• Competitive salary
• Generous leave allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Medicash health plan (supporting everyday healthcare costs and wellbeing)
• Wellbeing support, including access to mental health resources
• Employee discount scheme
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Company vehicle

If you're looking to grow your career with a forward-thinking company that makes a real difference to peoples safety and to the planet, wed love to hear from you!