Senior Business Development Manager - Li-ion Tamer - Battery - Fire Safety

Honeywell; Leicester; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major technology firm in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive the growth of their Li‑ion battery safety products across Europe. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in business development, demonstrate proven sales achievement, and possess strong communication skills. This role requires approximately 50-60% travel across Europe and offers opportunities to work with a well-known brand committed to innovation.

Benefits

Work with a well-known brand

Dynamic team with internal promotion

Culture fostering inclusion and diversity

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development or sales, preferably in the fire protection or battery industry.
• Proven track record of driving sales revenue and achieving targets.
• Strong knowledge of fire protection systems and technologies.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with customers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in the Li‑ion battery safety market.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including customers and partners.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to execute sales strategies.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities.
• Present solutions to potential customers and negotiate sales contracts.

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Fire Protection

Battery Safety Requirements

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Description

As a Business Development Manager – Li‑ion Tamer (Europe) at Honeywell, you will be responsible for driving the growth and expansion of our industry leading off‑gas detection products in Europe. Your primary objective will be to identify and develop new business opportunities, establish strategic partnerships, and drive sales revenue. In this role, you will have a direct impact on our business by driving the adoption of this product into key verticals. You will work closely with customers to understand their needs and provide them with tailored solutions that meet their battery safety requirements. By leveraging our wide network and strong brands such as VESDA & Notifier, Gent, Esser, you will ensure that our customers have real‑time protection, full compliance, and unmatched scalability for their Li‑ion battery installations.

As part of this position, you should be comfortable with traveling across Europe for approximately 50–60% of the time.

Honeywell

Honeywell Building Automation is transforming the way every building operates to help improve the quality of life for the people who use them. With a portfolio featuring software, hardware and services, Honeywell takes an outcome-focused approach to help building owners and operators improve safety and security, energy and operational efficiencies to create a better building experience.

Helping to Transform Buildings to be Safer and More Operationally and Energy Efficient.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in the Li‑ion battery safety market
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers and partners
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop and execute sales strategies
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends and opportunities
• Present and demonstrate our fire protections solutions to potential customers. Negotiate and close sales contracts to achieve revenue targets

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development or sales, preferably in the fire protection industry or battery industry.
• Proven track record of driving sales revenue and achieving targets
• Strong knowledge of fire protection systems and technologies. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to build and maintain relationships with customers and partners
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field. Experience in the fire protection industry, specifically with integrated detect and response solutions
• Familiarity with relevant codes and regulations in the fire safety industry. Strategic mindset and ability to identify market trends and opportunities. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Our Offer

• Work for a well‑known brand with a continued focus on innovation and growth.
• Join a dynamic team where most leaders are promoted from within
• A culture that fosters inclusion, diversity, and innovation

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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