Business Development Manager

RSD Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/10-day working fortnight

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Additional holiday with length of 서비스

Employee wellness and assistance

GP and mental health support

Professional development and training

Career development reviews and progess

Job summary

RSD Recruitment in the South is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to own new business growth in the Fire & Security sector. You will identify opportunities, build relationships and win high-value installation, service and maintenance contracts.

You will manage the full sales cycle, develop proposals, negotiate contracts and upsell across existing accounts, working with technical teams to deliver the right solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven business development or sales experience in fire & security.
• Strong track record of winning new business.
• Experience selling installation projects and service contracts.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the territory.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers and grow new accounts.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead to contract and mobilisation.
• Win installation, service and maintenance contracts.
• Develop proposals, quotations and commercial solutions.
• Negotiate contracts to hit revenue and margin targets.
• Grow existing accounts through upselling and cross-selling.
• Manage sales pipeline, forecasts and CRM activity.
• Collaborate with technical and operational teams to deliver solutions.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Negotiation

Account management

Networking

Job description

Business Development Manager – Fire & Security | South

9/10-day working fortnight

We’re recruiting for an established Fire & Security business looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to take ownership of new business growth across the South.

This is a genuine new business and growth-focused role, with responsibility for identifying opportunities, building relationships and winning high-value Fire & Security installation, service and maintenance contracts.

The role will involve:

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities across your territory
• Building relationships with key decision-makers and developing new accounts
• Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to contract award and mobilisation
• Winning installation, service and maintenance contracts
• Developing proposals, quotations and commercial solutions
• Negotiating contracts to achieve revenue and margin targets
• Growing existing accounts through upselling and cross‑selling
• Managing your sales pipeline, forecasts and CRM activity
• Working closely with technical and operational teams to deliver the right solutions

We’re looking for someone with:

• Proven Business Development or Sales experience within the Fire & Security sector
• A strong track record of winning new business
• Experience selling installation projects and ongoing service/maintenance contracts
• Full sales cycle experience from lead generation through to contract award
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Excellent networking and relationship‑building abilities
• The confidence to engage with both public and private sector customers
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on offer?

• 9/10-day working fortnight
• 25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Additional holiday with length of service
• Employee wellness and assistance programme
• GP and mental health support
• Professional development and training
• Career development reviews and progression opportunities
• Recognition and reward programmes

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Fire & Security sales professional who wants genuine ownership of a territory, the autonomy to develop new business and the opportunity to make a significant contribution to growth.

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