Business Development Manager - Fire Doors

Mitchell Maguire; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in fire protection is seeking a Business Development Manager for Fire Doors in the South East. In this field sales position, you will develop new business with contractors and housing associations, driving growth in a diverse range of projects. The ideal candidate will have proven field sales experience in relevant sectors, along with strong influencing skills. The remuneration package includes a competitive salary of £50,000-£60,000 and an uncapped commission structure.

Benefits

Car allowance or hybrid car/EV

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven field sales experience in relevant sectors.
• Ability to influence decision-makers at various levels.
• Strong self-starter capability with autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Sell fire doors in a field sales capacity.
• Develop new business with contractors and housing associations.
• Grow the area by £1.5m, focusing on both new builds and refurbishments.

Skills

Field sales experience

New business development

Understanding of housing associations

Team player

Job description

Business Development Manager – Fire Doors

Job Title: Business Development Manager - Fire Doors

Industry Sector: Fire Doors, Passive Fire Protection, Security Doors, Architectural Hardware, Ironmongery, Social Housing, Public Sector, Education, Healthcare, Commercial, Residential, Fire Safety, Doors, Fire Resistant Timber, Joinery, Building Contractors, Joinery Contractors, Interior Fit-Out Contractors, Installers, Housing Developers, Housing Associations, Social Housing Contractors

Area to be covered: South - South East Focus

Based: Able to get into London in 90 minutes

Remuneration: £50,000-£60,000 + £38,000 uncapped commission

Benefits: Car allowance or hybrid car/ EV & full comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities

• Field sales position selling a manufactured range of fire doors
• New business development role
• 60% of all projects are social housing, 40% mix of education, healthcare, commercial, residential and FM companies
• Majority of your time selling direct into owner/MDs of building contractors, joinery contractor/installers
• Remainder of time influencing housing associations and social housing framework providers at a regional buyer, operational or compliance manager level
• Tasked with growing the area by £1.5m
• Average project size £50,000
• Loads of lapsed accounts to go after as well as Glenigan leads and Zoom Info
• Visiting our clients depots twice per month
• Dealing with both new build and refurbishment projects

Qualifications

• Must have field sales experience with related customers; housing associations, social housing providers, FM companies, education, healthcare, commercial or residential
• New business hunter
• Sold into a contractor/installer network, doesn't have to be Tier One's
• Specific knowledge of fire doors is not essential
• General appreciation for passive fire protection preferred
• Team player yet able to work autonomously