Business Development Manager - Fire suppression systems

Rotarex; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Social benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Rotarex Firetec, based in London with regular UK travel, is seeking a Junior Business Development Manager to support commercial activities and accelerate growth in the United Kingdom. You will work to expand the complete systems offering, strengthen distributor and installer relationships, and help develop one of our strategic European markets.

This role offers exposure to innovative products, collaboration with international teams, and a clear path toward autonomous business development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing or an equivalent field.
• A first experience in Sales, Business Development, Customer Service, or a commercial role is an advantage.
• Strong interest in technical B2B products and customer-facing environments.
• Good analytical skills and ability to work with commercial data.
• Experience with CRM systems is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sales Support & Customer Service: Manage the day-to-day sales pipeline and support commercial activities; Prepare quotations and commercial offers; Handle daily requests from customers, distributors, and installers; Coordinate activities with the Technical, Customer Service, and Logistics teams; Support order processing and customer communications; Maintain accurate CRM records, sales documentation, and reporting.
• Business Development: Support the identification and onboarding of new distributors and installer partners; Contribute to the expansion of our complete systems offering across the UK; Represent Rotarex Firetec during trade fairs, exhibitions, and customer events; Help convert new business opportunities into long-term commercial partnerships; Support regional sales growth initiatives and commercial action plans.
• Customer Relationship Management: Build strong and lasting relationships with customers and partners; Provide professional commercial support and ensure high customer satisfaction; Develop a solid understanding of our products and propose the most appropriate solutions.
• Commercial Coordination: Monitor sales activities and contribute to achieving regional sales objectives; Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of commercial projects; Support reporting and business performance analysis.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Rotarex Firetec is a world leader in fire suppression solutions, with proven performance in several million installations worldwide. A business unit of Rotarex, Rotarex Firetec operates globally through service centers and distributors in more than 65 countries. For over 100 years, we have developed breakthrough technologies that have become industry standards, driven by innovation, engineering excellence, and uncompromising quality.

Location

Based in London, United Kingdom, with regular travel across the UK.

Your mission

As Junior Business Development Manager, you will support the growth of our business in the United Kingdom by combining commercial support, customer relationship management, and business development. Reporting to the Business Development Manager UK & Northern Europe, you will play a key role in supporting the expansion of our complete systems offering, strengthening relationships with distributors and installers, and helping accelerate the development of one of our most strategic European markets. This is an excellent opportunity to grow into an international business development role while working on innovative products and ambitious commercial projects.

Your Main Responsibilities

Sales Support & Customer Service

• Manage the day-to-day sales pipeline and support commercial activities
• Prepare quotations and commercial offers
• Handle daily requests from customers, distributors, and installers
• Coordinate activities with the Technical, Customer Service, and Logistics teams
• Support order processing and customer communications
• Maintain accurate CRM records, sales documentation, and reporting

Business Development

• Support the identification and onboarding of new distributors and installer partners
• Contribute to the expansion of our complete systems offering across the UK
• Represent Rotarex Firetec during trade fairs, exhibitions, and customer events
• Help convert new business opportunities into long-term commercial partnerships
• Support regional sales growth initiatives and commercial action plans

Customer Relationship Management

• Build strong and lasting relationships with customers and partners
• Provide professional commercial support and ensure high customer satisfaction
• Develop a solid understanding of our products and propose the most appropriate solutions

Commercial Coordination

• Monitor sales activities and contribute to achieving regional sales objectives
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of commercial projects
• Support reporting and business performance analysis

Your profile

Technical & Commercial Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or an equivalent field
• A first experience in Sales, Business Development, Customer Service, or a commercial role is an advantage
• Strong interest in technical B2B products and customer-facing environments
• Good analytical skills and ability to work with commercial data
• Experience with CRM systems is considered a plus

Languages

• Fluent English is mandatory
• The right to work in the UK is required

Personal Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, organized, and eager to learn
• Customer-oriented with a strong commercial mindset
• Able to build relationships and develop professional networks
• Self-motivated with a hands‑on attitude
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the UK

What Makes This Position Unique

• A unique opportunity to support the transformation of one of Rotarex Firetec's most strategic European markets
• A role combining business development, commercial support, customer relationships, and market expansion
• The chance to help drive the transition from individual components to complete system solutions
• Exposure to innovative product launches and fast-growing market opportunities
• Regular interactions with installers, distributors, customers, and international teams
• A clear development path toward a fully autonomous Business Development Manager role

What You'll Find At Rotarex Firetec

• The strength of a global industrial group combined with a family-oriented culture
• Real opportunities for training, professional development, and career growth
• Flexible working arrangements promoting a healthy work-life balance
• An attractive package including numerous social benefits
• A collaborative international environment where initiative and entrepreneurship are encouraged
• Exposure to innovative technologies and ambitious commercial projects
• Regular company events that foster collaboration and team spirit

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

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