Fire & Security Sales Director

Chubb Fire & Security; Abbeystead; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or allowance

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Chubb Fire and Security in the UK is seeking a National Sales Director to lead our commercial sales function. Reporting to the UK Commercial Director, you will own sales, business development and account management strategy to drive growth across the UK.

This leadership role requires a proven track record in sales leadership within fire and/or security, plus strong commercial acumen and the ability to coach regional teams in a matrix environment.

Qualifications

• Industry experience within fire and/or security highly desirable.
• Proven sales leadership with a track record of delivering growth.
• Experience leading regional or national sales teams within a complex, matrix environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to identify opportunities and drive revenue.
• Demonstrable success in service portfolio growth.
• Ability to create compelling value propositions and commercial offerings.
• Strategic leadership capability, with strength in both planning and execution.
• Excellent coaching skills, able to support and develop peers and senior leaders.
• A collaborative, team-focused approach across multi-functional environments.
• Outstanding communication and influencing skills.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to simplify complex challenges.
• Confidence with technology platforms and digital solutions.
• A customer-first mindset with a focus on user experience and value creation.
• Creative problem-solving and innovative thinking.
• A current UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Regional Sales Managers and wider commercial teams across the UK.
• Drive sales strategy across all verticals for both installation and service orders.
• Work collaboratively across Marketing, Sales, Operations, Central Functions, and Product/Solutions teams.
• Own sales and service growth performance through a defined set of KPIs.
• Challenge sales and business leaders on performance execution, identifying root causes and implementing aligned improvement actions.
• Strengthen customer portfolio performance, installation revenues, and overall business profitability.
• Build strong relationships with key client decision makers to position Chubb for new business wins.
• Implement and review plans to mitigate customer attrition and drive proactive retention strategies.
• Act as the primary point of contact for commercial sales activity, ensuring targets are met and exceeded.
• Champion a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and customer focus.

Skills

Sales leadership

Strategic planning

Revenue growth

UK driving licence

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Fire & Security Sales Director

2026-10-02T23:32:09

Abbeystead

Lancashire

GB

LA2 9

Any

2026-10-31T16:42:31.817

Job Description

Lead National Sales. Drive Growth. Shape the Future of a Market-Leading Business. Chubb Fire and Security has an exciting and rare opportunity for an accomplished UK Sales Director to lead our commercial sales function. Reporting directly to the UK Commercial Director, you will take ownership of our sales, business development, and account management strategy, ensuring our teams deliver a customer-first approach that supports ambitious order growth plans across the UK. This is a pivotal leadership role for a strategic, commercially driven individual who thrives on accountability, inspires excellence, and knows how to turn strategy into measurable results.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead, coach, and develop Regional Sales Managers and wider commercial teams across the UK
• Drive sales strategy across all verticals for both installation and service orders
• Work collaboratively across Marketing, Sales, Operations, Central Functions, and Product/Solutions teams
• Own sales and service growth performance through a defined set of quantitative and qualitative KPIs
• Challenge sales and business leaders on performance execution, identifying root causes and implementing aligned improvement actions
• Strengthen customer portfolio performance, installation revenues, and overall business profitability
• Build strong relationships with key client decision makers to position Chubb for new business wins
• Implement and review plans to mitigate customer attrition and drive proactive retention strategies
• Act as the primary point of contact for commercial sales activity, ensuring targets are met and exceeded
• Champion a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and customer focus

What You Will Bring

• Industry experience within fire and/or security highly desirable
• Proven sales leadership with a track record of delivering growth
• Experience leading regional or national sales teams within a complex, matrix environment
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to identify opportunities and drive revenue
• Demonstrable success in service portfolio growth
• Ability to create compelling value propositions and commercial offerings
• Strategic leadership capability, with strength in both planning and execution
• Excellent coaching skills, able to support and develop peers and senior leaders
• A collaborative, team-focused approach across multi-functional environments
• Outstanding communication and influencing skills
• Strategic thinking with the ability to simplify complex challenges
• Confidence with technology platforms and digital solutions
• A customer-first mindset with a focus on user experience and value creation
• Creative problem-solving and innovative thinking
• A current UK driving licence

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive basic salary with OTE
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Referral Scheme (£#####)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance (4 x basic salary)
• Employee Scholarship Scheme
• Access to a central benefits platform with a wide range of discounts
• Health and wellbeing resources
• Bravo Awards recognising outstanding contributions
• Continuous training and development opportunities

More about Chubb Fire and Security

Creating solutions for people and our planet, our company values are our absolutes - Own what we do, Protect people first, Think Steps ahead, Bring energy to challenges, Win with integrity, together. We work and win together, while never compromising our values.

Chubb Fire and Security is an equal opportunities employer. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ensures all employees and applicants feel valued, respected, and supported. At Chubb, individuality is celebrated, and our strength lies in the diversity of our team. By fostering an equitable environment, we empower individuals to contribute their unique perspectives, driving innovation and excellence at every level.

Additional Information About Us, Our Culture & What We Can Offer You

Established over 200 years ago, Chubb Fire & Security are a global business driven by keeping people and the world safe. We provide essential systems, equipment and services, from digital CCTV surveillance and intruder alarms, to fire detection and suppression systems. Offering a full range of innovative products and services to a broad range of customers, from local independent businesses to many of the FTSE 100 companies.

We believe we offer a unique working culture, where you are as important to us as our customers, and we want you to feel that every day. We are proud to offer extensive training to all of our new Advisors, fully supporting and enabling you to thrive in your new role and beyond, with ongoing career development opportunities throughout your career journey with us.

When you join Chubb

You join a business that has been providing fire safety and security solutions and services for more than 200 years. This heritage inspires us to be innovative; we've become experts at adapting to new technologies and now work for organisations of all sizes and sectors around the world. We do this without ever losing our human touch. Our localised, personal service is delivered through an expansive global network that includes over 12,000 experts, each one focused on protecting, securing and optimising facilities and operations.