Business Development Manager – Fire Safety Consultancy

BMS Engineering Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

• Hybrid sales role targeting commercial end users in the private and public sector
• Join a rapidly growing team within a supportive, customer-first environment
• Excellent salary and benefits package, including commission potential

Business Development Manager – Fire Safety Consultancy

The Role:

A brand-new opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Manager to join a rapidly growing company within the facilities management industry. This role will primarily be home-based, with the expectation of attending the office on a semi-regular basis to collaborate with colleagues in either Northampton or London. You will be selling a range of fire consultancy services aimed at buildings with high-risk status, typically those over seven stories tall. These services include fire risk assessments, safety consultancy, engineering analysis, and fire strategy support, all of which are required for building owners due to regulatory requirements.

In this role, you will be engaging with key decision-makers such as Estates Managers, Directors, and Health & Safety professionals across both public and private sector organisations. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for managing the full sales process from initial contact to closing deals. You will utilise a multi-channel approach to identify and engage customers, with typical sales cycles lasting around two months, though larger projects may span several years. All new business won will be yours to manage and develop.

Requirements:

To be considered for the Business Development Manager role, you will need:

• A background in fire safety, fire consultancy, or fire risk assessment solutions
• Experience in selling to decision-makers in the risk management or facilities management sector
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• The ability to manage a long sales cycle and close large, complex deals
• A proactive, consultative sales approach

The Future:

This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in the future growth of the business. With a team-oriented, supportive culture, you’ll be empowered to succeed while working in an environment that places the customer at the heart of everything.

The Culture:

The company prides itself on being a close-knit team where collaboration and mutual support are key. A ‘customer first’ mentality is at the core of the business, and everyone works together to achieve shared goals.

The Package for Business Development Manager:

• Basic salary of £50,000 – £65,000 (DOE)
• Commission potential of 30% – 40% of salary
• Company car (hybrid options) or car allowance of £7,000 p/a
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with the ability to purchase more)
• Life insurance

The Company:

With over 25 years of experience, this company is part of a rapidly expanding group that specialises in surveys and consultancy for commercial buildings throughout the UK. Backed by a major group in the facilities management sector, they offer a stable, dynamic, and supportive work environment.

Location: National