Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Industry: Fire & Security Solutions
Employment Type: Full-time
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established provider of fire and security solutions, delivering expert design, installation, and maintenance services across multiple sectors including commercial, industrial, retail, and healthcare. With a strong reputation for reliability, compliance, and customer service, they are now seeking to expand their presence across Scotland.
The Role
We are recruiting for an experienced and driven Business Development Manager to join our client’s team in Glasgow. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of business growth, focusing on developing new client relationships while strengthening existing partnerships. The successful candidate will be a key contributor to the company’s long-term success and expansion strategy.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and implement business development strategies to grow fire and security service offerings.
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Identify and win new business opportunities across targeted sectors.
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Build and manage strong relationships with contractors, consultants, and end-users.
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Present tailored proposals, tenders, and quotations to clients.
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Work closely with technical and operations teams to ensure projects meet client expectations and industry standards.
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Stay up to date with market developments, competitor activity, and regulatory changes.
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Consistently achieve and exceed sales targets.
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Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and networking functions.
Candidate Profile
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Proven experience in business development or sales within the fire and security sector.
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Strong knowledge of systems such as fire alarms, intruder alarms, access control, and CCTV.
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Familiarity with relevant standards and compliance requirements (e.g. BS5839, BS5266).
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Excellent relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills.
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Commercially aware with a results-driven mindset.
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Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously.
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Full UK driving licence essential.
What’s on Offer
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Competitive basic salary plus uncapped commission.
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Company car or car allowance.
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Attractive benefits package including pension scheme.
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Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business