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BRAND NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER OPPORTUNITY – NORTH WEST ENGLAND – FIELD BASED
* Up to £40,000 basic + Uncapped Commission
* Specialist Fire & Security Projects
* Field-based with regular client site visits across the North West
ABOUT THE EMPLOYER:
Our client is a well-established, UK-based provider of life safety and security systems. With decades of experience and a reputation for quality, they deliver integrated fire detection, suppression, and electronic security solutions to commercial, industrial, and public sector clients.
Operating with a forward-thinking approach and backed by strong technical capability, the business continues to grow by focusing on long-term relationships, tailored system design, and outstanding customer care. They are now seeking a driven Business Development Manager to support their strategic growth plans across the North West.
A GLIMPSE AT THE BENEFITS / CULTURE:
* Up to £40,000 basic salary DOE
* Uncapped commission structure with excellent earning potential
* Autonomy to manage your own patch and accounts
* Supportive, expert internal technical and design teams
* Career progression in a growing, stable organisation
* Involvement in high-value projects across diverse sectors
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER ROLE:
As a Business Development Manager, you will identify, develop, and close sales opportunities within the fire and security systems space. Targeting both new clients and existing accounts, your role will involve surveying sites, producing detailed proposals, and negotiating contracts to secure long-term business.
You’ll operate across a varied client base—including end users, commercial premises, and facilities management firms—offering a full portfolio of fire alarms, suppression, voice systems, monitoring, and electronic security solutions.
This is an office and field-based role ideal for a motivated salesperson with technical understanding and a consultative approach.
KEY SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:
* Proven background in technical sales or BDM roles within fire and/or electronic security
* Experience with systems such as fire detection, suppression, voice alarms, and monitoring
* Confident surveying sites and producing accurate, commercially sound proposals
* Strong communicator with excellent client relationship-building ability
* Familiarity working with FM providers or direct end users
* Industry certifications (e.g., FIA) advantageous
* Full UK driving licence essential
TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please either apply by clicking online or emailing chris.hopley@searchability.com. For further information, please contact via 07880 358 143 / 01244 567 925. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.
KEY SKILLS:
Fire Detection / Security Systems / BDM / Sprinklers / Suppression / Voice Alarms / Monitoring / Field Sales / Site Surveying / Technical Sales / Account Management / North West / Permanent Role / Commission / Company Car
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Sales and Business Development
* Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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