At Fire Safe Services, we don’t hire based solely on your job title. Titles can be misleading and often don’t fully capture your skills and experience. We look for exceptional individuals who can demonstrate expertise in the areas outlined below. You don’t need to tick every box; if you can confidently discuss some of the experience we’re after, we want to hear from you. We value talent regardless of your career path.
What sets us apart is our commitment to seeing beyond your CV. We invest in people ready to grow with us and who want to be part of a company that genuinely values their potential. Having achieved significant milestones, we’re eager to share our journey with you. Let’s start the conversation.
The role we’re hiring for is a Business Development Manager, based within a commutable distance to Bromsgrove. This role involves developing business within sectors such as FM, housing, and end users, promoting our maintenance expertise in the Fire & Security arena.
What you receive for joining us:
We offer a salary starting at £40,000 to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience, with an achievable OTE of up to £60,000. Additionally, you’ll receive 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day off for your birthday, a standard pension contribution, and a company car or allowance. The role is ideally office-based in Bromsgrove, with at least two days in the office required for hybrid working.
Here’s a look at some of your responsibilities:
1. Develop and maintain strong client relationships with existing maintenance accounts, ensuring service satisfaction and cross-selling to increase revenue and retention.
2. Drive new business opportunities across targeted sectors such as FM, Housing, and end-user markets through direct sales and networking.
3. Manage and coordinate third-party remedial works, especially for fire doors and fire-stopping systems, ensuring compliance and timely project completion.
4. Collaborate with internal teams to monitor service delivery, resolve issues proactively, and meet or exceed account expectations and margin targets.
Can you demonstrate experience in some of these areas?
1. Proven sales experience in fire and security systems, focusing on maintenance contracts and services in commercial and/or residential sectors.
2. Knowledge of British Standards related to fire safety maintenance (e.g., BS 5839, BS 5266) and familiarity with SFG20 standards for FM providers.
3. Understanding of fire door inspection and compartmentation principles, with the ability to identify compliance needs and remedial opportunities.
4. A track record of achieving or exceeding revenue targets, preferably managing a sales pipeline over £200k annually.
If you see yourself reflected in this description, we encourage you to apply today. Unsure if your skills are a perfect match? Don’t hesitate to apply; we value diverse skill sets and will consider all applicants.
About our organisation:
Fire Safe Services is an integrated provider and trusted compliance partner. We work with clients across sectors such as Education, Health, Care Homes, Public Sector, Local Authority, Industry, Pharmaceutical, Hospitality, Leisure, Food & Beverage, Retail, and Media to ensure risk reduction, safety, and regulatory compliance.
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