Business Development Manager

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; North East; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A fire and security solutions provider is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new business and expand existing accounts across Manchester and Yorkshire. This field-based role involves selling tailored solutions and maintenance contracts, while managing the full sales journey. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in fire and security sales, excellent communication skills, and a self-driven approach. The position offers a salary between £35,000 and £40,000 plus uncapped earnings, and comes with a supportive team environment and career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Phone and laptop provided

Uncapped earnings (commission/bonus)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fire and security sales or account management.
• Strong technical knowledge of fire protection and security systems.
• Ability to discuss solutions confidently.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and secure new business across the specified regions.
• Develop and grow existing accounts to maximize revenue.
• Promote a range of fire and security solutions.

Skills

Fire and security sales experience

Technical knowledge of fire protection and security systems

Communication and negotiation skills

Self-driven and organized

Job description

Business Development Manager - Fire & Security North West

£35,000 - £40,000 Basic Salary + Car or Car Allowance
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension
Phone and laptop provided
Uncapped earnings (commission/bonus)
Supportive team environment and long-term career development

About the Role

We are recruiting a Business Development Manager for a well-established UK fire and security solutions provider with 20+ years' industry experience, serving a wide range of commercial, industrial and public-sector clients. The business delivers tailored fire protection and security systems - including design, installation, monitoring and maintenance - to help clients protect their people, property and operations.

In this role you will focus on developing new business and expanding existing accounts across Manchester and Yorkshire (South & West). A core part of the role is selling maintenance contracts alongside system solutions, helping ensure clients receive ongoing support and compliance.

You will play a key part in achieving growth targets by managing the full sales journey, nurturing relationships and delivering tailored solutions that meet clients' fire and security needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect, target and secure new business across Manchester & Yorkshire (South & West).
• Develop and grow existing accounts to maximise long‑term revenue, especially maintenance contracts.
• Promote the company's range of fire and security solutions - including fire alarms, CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, monitoring and integrated systems.
• Build trusted relationships with commercial, industrial and public‑sector clients.
• Manage the full sales cycle – from initial enquiry and site survey to quotation and handover to service/operations teams.
• Collaborate with internal design, installation and service teams to deliver exceptional client experiences.
• Maintain accurate CRM data and pipeline reporting.
• Educate clients on compliance, ongoing maintenance and monitoring services.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in fire and security sales, business development or account management.
• Strong technical knowledge of fire protection and security systems, with the ability to discuss solutions confidently.
• Experience selling maintenance, monitoring or service contracts (desirable).
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship‑building skills.
• Self‑driven, organised and capable of working autonomously across the region.
• Comfortable managing the full sales journey from lead generation through to customer handover.

About the Business

This business provides comprehensive fire and security services – from system design and installation to monitoring and maintenance – helping organisations stay safe and compliant with industry standards. Solutions offered include fire alarms, CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, remote monitoring and more. With long‑term client relationships and a personal, consultative service approach, the company has built a strong reputation across the UK.

Accreditations include industry‑recognised standards for fire safety and security system design, installation and maintenance, reflecting the company's commitment to quality and compliance.

Location

Manchester & Leeds & Yorkshire (South & West) - field-based role with regular regional travel.

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