Business Development Manager - Fire & Security Systems

Mitchell Maguire; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Business Development Manager for the fire & security systems sector. This hybrid role focuses on field sales of security solutions including CCTV, with significant commission opportunities. Candidates should have a sales track record, preferably within the fire and security industry, and possess a network of relevant contacts. The position offers a basic salary of £55,000 plus commission and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Company car or car allowance

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in field sales within the fire and security industry.
• Self-motivated and autonomous work style.
• Experience selling CCTV is preferable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Sell specialist security solutions including CCTV and fire alarms.
• Develop new business opportunities and maintain client relationships.
• Target sales goals of £700,000-£800,000.

Skills

Field sales experience

Ambition and drive

Network of industry contacts

Ambition and drive

Education

Electrical/engineering qualification

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager - Fire & Security Systems

Job Title: Business Development Manager - Fire & Security Systems

Area to be covered: UK

Remuneration: £55,000 + commission (realistic £170,000 OTE)

Benefits: Hybrid Company Car or Car Allowance & full benefits

Responsibilities

• Field sales role predominantly selling specialist security solutions


• 80% CCTV focussed, 20% fire alarms, intruder alarms and access control


• Selling direct to end users within logistics, industrial and commercial sectors


• New business development role


• Targeted to achieve £700,000-£800,000


• Projects from £2,000 for small works up to £400,000 for large projects


• Our client is partnered with leading manufacturers such as Avigilon and Hanwha CCTV, Gent Fire Alarms, Paxton and Gallagher Access Control and Galaxy Intruder Alarms


• Niche offering as our client provides a full turn-key fire & security system


• Leads provided from partnered manufacturers, plus a dormant list of customers as well as Glenigan or Barber ABI can be provided


• Ideally utilising your own network of possible contacts within the industry

Requirements / Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrable field sales track record with the fire and security industry


• Experience selling CCTV is ideal but not essential


• Ideally with a network of contacts within the fire & security marketplace


• Self-motivated / very autonomous role


• New business hunter


• Exceptional ambition and drive to succeed


• Specific knowledge of CCTV, intruder alarms, access control, gates and barriers is not essential but may be useful


• Comfortable promoting a full turn-key security solution


• Ideally electrical/ engineering qualification or experience in a technical role

The Company

• Established 30 years


• Nationwide presence


• 50 UK employees


• Circa £10m UK turnover

Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Field Sales Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Field Sales Jobs, Construction field sales vacancies and Specification field sales positions within: Fire, Security, CCTV, Intruder Alarms, Access Control, Gates and Barriers, Commercial, Industrial, Logistics, MOD and MOJ