Business Development Manager Electronic Security

Applause IT Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

Ongoing training & development

Perkbox discounts

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Business Development Manager for a prominent role in the fire and security industry. This position involves driving sales and developing relationships with distributors across the Midlands. The ideal candidate will have a strong B2B sales background and at least 2–3 years of experience in a field sales role. The role offers a competitive salary with bonuses and excellent benefits, including a company vehicle and generous holiday allowance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a field sales or technical sales role.
• Strong knowledge of fire and security products and wider market.
• Experience in developing and growing accounts.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales across the Midlands region for fire and security products.
• Develop new business through distribution partners and installers.
• Maintain relationships with existing distributors.

Skills

B2B sales background

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Self-motivated

Field sales experience

Education

GCSE level education

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Job description

Business Development Manager Electronic Security

Are you an experienced sales professional with a passion for the security and fire sector? This is an exciting opportunity to join a global leader in integrated security solutions as a Business Development Manager, responsible for driving sales across the wider Midlands region.

£45,000 - £50,000 + Car or Car Allowance + Commission (OTE 60-65K+)+ Bens

To suit Candidate living near Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham or Derby.

The Role

• Promote a full range of fire and security products including door entry, access control, CCTV, intruder detection, home automation, and fire safety systems.
• Develop new business through distribution partners, installers, and system integrators.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing distributors—providing regular contact, motivation, and product training.
• Identify opportunities to grow turnover in a region with an already strong market presence.
• Work autonomously, managing your own diary, pipeline, and sales strategy.
• Represent a brand recognised for quality products, outstanding service, and fast order-to-delivery performance.

About You

• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent).
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a field sales or technical sales role, ideally within the fire and security industry.
• Strong B2B sales background with proven success in developing and growing accounts.
• Knowledge of fire and security products and the wider market.
• Commercially aware with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Have undertaken formal sales training and able to apply best practices in a consultative sales approach.
• Self‑motivated, results‑driven, and able to manage your workload independently.
• Full UK driving licence required.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary + commission/bonus scheme.
• Company car allowance or company vehicle.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Health & wellbeing benefits including 24/7 online GP, free eye tests, flu vaccines, and wellbeing portal.
• Ongoing training & development.
• Regular company events, charity initiatives, and recognition awards.
• Perkbox discounts and additional perks.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic chance to make a real impact in a growing territory, supported by a respected global brand and a strong UK presence. If you are looking for your next challenge in the fire and security industry, we would love to hear from you.