Business Development Manager - Fire and Security

Options Resourcing Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a talented Fire & Security BDM to take ownership of their pipeline and drive business growth. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in generating and converting leads in the commercial Fire & Security sector. Responsibilities include conducting site surveys, producing quotations, and developing relationships with clients. This full-time role offers an attractive salary of up to £45,000 plus commission, along with a company car allowance, based in Leicester with field-based flexibility.

Benefits

Car allowance

Commission structure

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Business Development role within the Fire & Security sector.
• Ability to self-generate leads and close new business.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities in Fire & Security installations.
• Carry out site surveys and produce quotations.
• Develop new commercial relationships.

Skills

Business Development

Lead Generation

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Awareness

Job description

Are you a Fire & Security BDM who thrives on self-generated business and closing commercial deals? If so, please read on!

An excellent opportunity for a proven Fire & Security BDM to take ownership of their pipeline and influence business growth. This role is ideally suited to a self-motivated sales professional with a strong background in commercial Fire & Security, capable of generating and converting their own leads while working closely with internal sales and technical teams.

Benefits

• Location: Leicester (Field Based + office)
• Salary up to £45,000 + commission (may be some wiggle room on salary for the right candidate)
• Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
• Field based + car allowance

Key Responsibilities

• Generating new business opportunities, with a strong focus on self-sourced commercial Fire & Security installation and maintenance contracts
• Carrying out site surveys and producing quotations as required
• Developing new commercial relationships and onboarding framework agreements
• Targeting new opportunities via an existing company database
• Following up quotations to improve conversion rates and pipeline performance
• Supporting and contributing to the growth of the Sales Administration function
• Working collaboratively with Technical Designers to ensure compliant and accurate solutions
• Presenting monthly sales data, including values of opportunities, quotes won and lost, at internal sales meetings

Skills/Experience Required

• Proven experience in a Business Development role within the Fire & Security sector (essential)
• Industry knowledge
• Strong ability to self-generate leads and close new business
• Confident carrying out surveys and pricing commercial opportunities
• Organised, commercially aware, and results-focused
• Comfortable reporting on sales performance and pipeline activity
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

If this sounds like you, please apply today!