Business Development Manager - Passive Fire

Career Makers; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire protection company is seeking a Business Development Manager based in Knutsford to spearhead growth in the North West. The role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 plus additional benefits, and the opportunity to shape the company's regional strategy in a high-demand sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ownership of new region

Long-term career development

Impact in specialist sector

Qualifications

• Proven track record in the passive fire protection industry.
• Well-connected with existing client base or contacts.
• Commercially astute and ambitious.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business opportunities and develop client relationships.
• Leverage existing network within the passive fire industry.
• Build a pipeline of projects across various sectors.
• Collaborate with leadership to shape growth strategy.

Skills

Experience in business development

Established network in passive fire industry

Commercial acumen

Ability to drive new business

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager - Passive Fire — Knutsford, North West | £45,000 - £55,000 + Package

Are you a driven Business Development Manager with a proven track record in the passive fire protection industry? Our client, a well-established London-based passive fireproofing company, is expanding into the North West and is seeking a dynamic individual to spearhead growth in this new region.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in establishing the company's presence in the North West market. You\'ll be responsible for:

• Driving new business opportunities and developing strong client relationships.
• Leveraging your existing network and contacts within the passive fire industry.
• Building a sustainable pipeline of projects across commercial, residential, and industrial sectors.
• Collaborating closely with the wider leadership team to shape the growth strategy for the region.

About You

We\'re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in business development, with proven success in the passive fireproofing / fire protection sector.
• Ideally well-connected, with an existing client base or contacts in the industry.
• Commercially astute, ambitious, and motivated by building something from the ground up.
• Based in or around Knutsford/North West, with good knowledge of the regional market.

What\’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 + package.
• Opportunity to take ownership of a new region and shape its growth.
• Long-term career development with a respected, growing company.
• The chance to make a real impact in a high-demand, specialist sector.