Business Development Manager – Fire & Security
Location: [North and Midlands]
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive basic salary + uncapped commission + car allowance/company vehicle
Join Our Growing Fire & Security Team
We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Business Development Manager to drive new business growth across our Fire & Security division.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional with industry experience to join a well-established company delivering high-quality fire and security solutions to commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, and public sector clients.
The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing long-term customer relationships, and securing new contracts for fire alarm systems, intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, and integrated security solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate and secure new business opportunities across the Fire & Security sector.
- Develop and manage a strong sales pipeline from prospecting through to contract award.
- Build relationships with end users, consultants, contractors, facilities managers, and key decision-makers.
- Conduct site surveys and customer meetings to understand client requirements.
- Prepare quotations, proposals, and tender responses.
- Deliver professional presentations and solution-based sales proposals.
- Negotiate commercial terms and successfully close sales.
- Work closely with estimating, operations, and engineering teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Maintain accurate sales forecasts and CRM records.
- Attend networking events, trade exhibitions, and client meetings.
- Achieve and exceed agreed sales targets and KPIs.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A minimum of 3 years’ proven business development or technical sales experience within the Fire & Security industry.
- Strong knowledge of one or more of the following:
- Fire Alarm Systems
- CCTV
- Access Control
- Intruder Alarms
- Integrated Security Systems
- Demonstrable track record of winning new business and achieving sales targets.
- Experience selling into commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, or public sector organisations.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to build long-term client relationships.
- Experience using CRM systems to manage opportunities and sales activity.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- FIA, BSIA, or relevant industry qualifications.
- Knowledge of BS 5839, NSI, BAFE, SSAIB, or other industry standards.
- Experience working with M&E contractors, consultants, and main contractors.
- Existing network of contacts within the Fire & Security industry.
- Experience with framework agreements and tender submissions.
What We Offer
- Competitive basic salary.
- Uncapped commission structure.
- Company car or car allowance.
- Mobile phone and laptop.
- Pension scheme.
- Ongoing product and sales training.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Annual leave plus bank holidays.
APPLY TO
Please send CVs to hr@sssystems.co.uk. NO AGENCIES PLEASE