Business Development Manager

SER Limited; Old Warren; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme

Company phone & laptop

25 days annual leave

Job summary

SER Limited is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager for field-based work across Southern England, focusing on the M4 corridor and Greater London. You will hunt new business, manage accounts, and promote fire and security solutions including maintenance contracts and small works.

A Hybrid working model supports field activity with occasional visits to the Chippenham office. The role emphasizes relationship-building, pipeline development, and achieving growth targets in a national

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a Business Development Manager or sales role within fire/security/building services preferred.
• Experience selling to SMEs is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of service and maintenance contracts, plus project-based small works.
• Demonstrable ability in both new business development and account management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and driven to meet sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Proactively hunt for and secure new business opportunities within the M4 corridor / Greater London.
• Manage and develop an existing book of client accounts to ensure high retention and growth.
• Sell fire and security maintenance contracts, service agreements, and small works projects.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients and key specifiers.
• Develop a robust pipeline and manage full sales cycle from lead to close.
• Represent the company professionally in the field and support delivery teams.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure smooth project handover and delivery.

Skills

BD / Sales

Account management

Negotiation

Communication

Self-motivated

Driving licence

Travel

SME sales

Job description

Business Development Manager

Location: Field-Based - Southern England (Birmingham and below)

Job Type:Full-time

Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum DOE + uncapped bonus/commission scheme

Benefits:

• Company carorcar allowance
• Pension scheme
• Company phone & laptop
• 25 days annual leave (increasing from a base of 20)
• Hybrid working model
• Training & development opportunities

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and trusted provider of fire and security solutions, founded in 1998.With over two decades of experience, they have evolved from a specialised CCTV installation and monitoring company into a comprehensive provider of bespoke fire and security solutions tailored to meet diverse needs.They are dedicated to delivering top-tier protection for homes and businesses across the country, holding NSI approval and a strong reputation for quality and reliability.

About the Role

An excellent opportunity exists for a proactive Business Development Manager to join this national provider of fire and security solutions. This role focuses on driving new business and nurturing an existing portfolio of accounts across theM4 corridor, with a particular focus on Greater London.

You will be responsible for sellingboth fire and security products, coveringmaintenance contracts, service agreements, and small works projects- providing essential protection services to a diverse commercial client base.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• Proactively hunt for and secure new business opportunities within your M4 corridor / Greater London territory.
• Manage and develop an existing book of client accounts, ensuring high retention and identifying growth opportunities.
• Sell fire and security maintenance contracts, service agreements, and small works projects.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients and key specifiers.
• Develop a robust pipeline and manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to close.
• Represent the company professionally in the field and contribute to team goals.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to ensure smooth project handover and delivery.

Requirements

• Proven track record in a Business Development Manager or sales role, ideally within the fire, security, or building services sectors.
• Experience selling to the SME market is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of service and maintenance contracts, alongside project-based small works.
• Demonstrable ability in both new business development and account management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, organised, and driven to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel across the M4 corridor and Greater London, with occasional visits to the Chippenham office.

Why Join?

• Earning Potential:Competitive basic salary with an uncapped bonus/commission scheme - reward your hard work.
• Autonomy:Take ownership of a well-established territory with genuine growth potential.
• Support:Join a national organisation with a strong reputation, backed by operational and technical teams.
• Development:Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you progress.