Business Development Manager

Overview

In this field-based role, you drive new business across the M4 corridor and Greater London while growing an existing client base. You balance hunting for opportunities with managing maintenance contracts, service agreements, and small works for a diverse commercial client base. You will work within a national fire and security provider, contributing to growth and service delivery with strong cross-functional collaboration. Expect autonomy, a clear progression path, and an uncapped bonus structure.

Pay / Benefits

• company car or car allowance
• pension scheme
• company phone & laptop
• 25 days annual leave (20 base)
• hybrid working model
• training & development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Generate and close new business opportunities within the M4 corridor and Greater London
• Manage and expand an existing book of client accounts to maximise retention and growth
• Sell maintenance contracts, service agreements, and small works projects
• Build long-term relationships with clients and key specifiers
• Develop a robust pipeline and manage end-to-end sales process from lead to close
• Represent the company professionally in the field and contribute to team targets
• Coordinate with operations to ensure smooth project handover and delivery

Key requirements

• Proven track record in a Business Development Manager or sales role in fire, security, or building services
• Experience selling to SMEs is advantageous
• Understanding of service/maintenance contracts and project-based small works
• Strong new business and account management capabilities
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated, well-organised, target-driven
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel across the M4 corridor and Greater London; occasional office visits

• communication
• negotiation
• relationship-building
• fire and security solutions knowledge
• maintenance contracts and service agreements
• small works project sales

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