Business Development Manager (Fire & Gas Suppression)

Innovation Advance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety solutions provider in Randburg is looking for a Business Development Manager to expand their market presence in fire detection and security systems. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in technical sales and a strong ability to negotiate and manage client relationships. A valid driver's license and the ability to maintain accurate pipeline reports are essential. Join us in creating safer environments through innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Matric plus relevant post-matric qualification.
• Registered with PSIRA and SAQCC (Fire Detection and/or Gas Suppression) an advantage.
• At least 5 years’ experience in technical solution sales.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business across key sectors.
• Drive growth in technical safety and security solutions.
• Lead tender responses and craft compelling proposals.

Skills

Technical solution sales

Persuasive communication

Strategic negotiation

Client relationship management

Education

Post-matric qualification

Tools

CRM platforms

MS Office

Job description

If you’re driven by impact, trust, and the power of strategic relationships, this is your moment. We’re looking for a Business Development Manager to champion solutions in fire detection, gas suppression, and electronic security systems across commercial, industrial, and government sectors. Every meeting, every site visit, every proposal — it’s all in service of creating safer, smarter environments. Your Mission

• Identify and secure new business across key sectors
• Drive growth in technical safety and security solutions
• Lead tender responses and craft compelling proposals
• Build and maintain long-term client partnerships
• Conduct site visits, technical assessments, and solution presentations
• Monitor market trends and competitor moves
• Collaborate across teams to match client needs with delivery excellence
• Maintain accurate pipeline reports using CRM platforms What You’ve Got
• Matric plus relevant post-matric qualification
• Registered with PSIRA and SAQCC (Fire Detection and / or Gas Suppression) an advantage
• At least 5 years’ experience in technical solution sales
• Confident in tender submissions and commercial strategy
• Hands-on knowledge of fire protection and electronic security systems
• Able to interpret drawings and grasp basic network infrastructure
• Valid driver’s license and own transport Your Superpowers
• Persuasive communicator and strategic negotiator
• Results-oriented with a proven track record
• Technically sharp and commercially savvy
• Professional presence with a client-first mindset
• Collaborative yet self-sufficient
• CRM and MS Office savvy This is for someone who sees opportunity in every blueprint and builds trust with every conversation. If you're ready to engineer safer spaces and open new doors, let's talk.