Fire & Security Sales Director

Chubb Fire & Security Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company vehicle or car allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Referral Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Scholarship Scheme

Discretionary bonus/OTE

Central benefits platform

Wellbeing resources

Development opportunities

Job summary

Chubb Fire and Security Group is seeking an experienced UK Sales Director to lead our commercial sales function across the United Kingdom. You will shape and execute the sales strategy, drive growth in installations and service orders, and lead Regional Sales Managers to deliver exceptional customer outcomes.

You will report to the UK Commercial Director and be accountable for revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading regional/national sales teams
• Experience delivering growth in a matrix organisation
• Strong commercial acumen and revenue growth experience
• Ability to develop and implement sales strategies across multiple verticals

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop regional/national sales teams across the UK
• Drive sales strategy across installation and service orders
• Own growth performance with defined KPIs
• Build strong relationships with key client decision makers
• Ensure targets are met and exceeded across the UK

Skills

Sales leadership

National account growth

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

People development

Client relationship management

Negotiation

UK market knowledge

Tools

CRM software

MS Excel

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

As a senior leader within Chubb Fire and Security, you will:

• 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
• Championing a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and customer focus

What You Will Bring

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

• 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 (£1000)
• 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 business, 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 everyday. 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.