Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Location: Hertfordshire, covering South of England
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 + commission (up to £70,000 OTE)
Sector: Fire & Security

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an established and growing business within the fire and security sector, looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to support continued growth across the South.

This is a key role within the business, focused on developing new revenue streams, building long-term customer relationships and securing high-value installation and recurring service contracts.

The Role

Reporting to the Sales Director, you will take ownership of your territory and manage the full sales cycle, from identifying opportunities through to contract mobilisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business: Research markets, identify opportunities, generate leads and build relationships with prospective customers.
• Develop and close opportunities: Manage the full sales cycle, from initial contact and proposals through to negotiation and contract mobilisation.
• Sell solutions: Promote installation projects, service and maintenance contracts, while identifying upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
• Manage your pipeline: Maintain accurate sales forecasts, track performance and ensure opportunities are proactively progressed through to close.
• Build long-term relationships: Develop existing accounts, maximise networking opportunities and deliver sustainable revenue growth.

About You

You will ideally have:

• Fire & security experience: Proven experience selling within the sector, with knowledge of both installation and ongoing service/maintenance contracts.
• New business track record: A strong history of identifying, winning and converting new business into high-value, recurring revenue.
• Commercial sales skills: Confident managing the full sales cycle, with strong negotiation, presentation and commercial awareness.
• Relationship focused: Excellent account management and networking skills, with the ability to build long-term relationships across public and private sector customers.
• Driven & organised: Highly self-motivated, proactive and organised, with strong pipeline management and the ability to identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities.

What’s On Offer

• £35,000 – £45,000 basic salary + up to £70,000 OTE
• Hybrid working with a 9/10-day working fortnight.
• 25 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Pension, wellbeing and healthcare benefits, including salary sacrifice pension, death in service cover, 24-hour GP and mental health support.
• Career development & progression, with ongoing training, regular development reviews and recognition programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fire and security sales professional who wants genuine autonomy, strong earning potential and the opportunity to make a significant contribution to business growth.

If you are confident winning new business, developing long-term relationships and selling both projects and recurring service contracts, we'd love to hear from you.

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