Fire And Security Business Development Manager

Alecto Recruitment; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car / allowance included

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment is seeking a Fire & Security Business Development Manager to drive growth across South & Central London and Surrey. You will own a defined territory, manage an existing client base and win new business, while collaborating with internal technical and operational teams to deliver compliant, value-driven Fire & Security solutions.

The role combines strategic and hands-on selling in a competitive London market, with responsibilities spanning client meetings, surveys, proposals,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Fire & Security business development or sales.
• Strong technical understanding of Fire and/or Electronic Security systems.
• Experience managing existing accounts as well as generating new business.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop an existing portfolio of Fire & Security clients.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities.
• Build relationships with end users, facilities management, M&E contractors, consultants and specifiers.
• Promote Fire & Security solutions including Fire Detection & Alarm, CCTV, Access Control, Intruder systems, and integrated solutions.
• Conduct client meetings, site visits and surveys.
• Prepare and present proposals, quotations and tenders.
• Work closely with project delivery teams to ensure smooth handover.
• Maintain CRM data, sales forecasts, and pipeline reporting.
• Stay informed on industry standards, regulations, and market trends.

Skills

Fire & Security

Business Development

Sales

Account Management

Negotiation

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Fire & Security Business Development Manager

Location: South & Central London / Surrey

Salary: 50,000 - 65,000 DOE + package

Company car / allowance included

A well-established and highly respected Fire & Security systems provider is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to support continued growth across South & Central London and Surrey.

This is a key role combining management of existing client relationships with the ability to open new doors and win business across the Fire & Security sector.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will take ownership of a defined territory, inheriting an existing client base while actively developing new business opportunities. Working closely with internal technical and operational teams, you will provide compliant, value-driven Fire & Security solutions to a diverse client portfolio.

This role suits a commercially astute individual who is comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on within a competitive London market.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop an existing portfolio of Fire & Security clients
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities
• Build strong relationships with:
  • End users
  • Facilities Management companies
  • M&E contractors
  • Consultants and specifiers
• Promote Fire & Security solutions including:
  • Fire Detection & Alarm Systems
  • CCTV
  • Access Control
  • Intruder Alarm Systems
  • Integrated Fire & Security solutions
• Conduct client meetings, site visits, and surveys
• Prepare and present proposals, quotations, and tenders
• Work closely with project delivery teams to ensure smooth handover
• Maintain CRM data, sales forecasts, and pipeline reporting
• Stay informed on industry standards, regulations, and market trends

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in Fire & Security business development or sales
• Strong technical understanding of Fire and/or Electronic Security systems
• Experience managing existing accounts as well as generating new business
• Established contacts within South & Central London / Surrey advantageous
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills
• Self-motivated, organised, and results-driven