At Fire Safe Services, we don’t hire based solely on job titles. Titles can be misleading and often don’t fully reflect your skills and experience. We seek 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 looking for, we’d love to hear from you. We value talent regardless of your career path.
What sets us apart is our commitment to looking beyond your CV. We invest in people eager to grow with us and who want to be part of a company that values their potential. Having achieved significant milestones, we’re excited to share our journey. Let’s start the conversation.
The role we’re hiring for:
A Business Development Manager to join our team based within a commutable distance to Bromsgrove. This role involves developing business within targeted sectors such as FM, housing, and end users, promoting our maintenance expertise within 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 industry experience, with an achievable OTE of up to £60,000. Additionally, you’ll get 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 a hybrid working option requiring at least two days in the office.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Develop and maintain strong client relationships with existing maintenance accounts, ensuring satisfaction and cross-selling to increase revenue and retention.
2. Drive new business opportunities across sectors such as Facilities Management (FM), Housing, and end-user markets through direct sales and networking.
3. Manage 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.
Preferred experience includes:
* Proven sales experience in fire and security systems, focusing on maintenance contracts/services in commercial and/or residential sectors.
* Knowledge of British Standards related to fire safety maintenance (e.g., BS 5839, BS 5266) and familiarity with SFG20 standards for FM providers.
* Understanding of fire door inspection and compartmentation principles, with the ability to identify compliance needs and remedial opportunities.
* A track record of achieving or exceeding revenue targets, ideally managing a sales pipeline exceeding £200k annually.
If you see yourself reflected in this description, we encourage you to apply today. If your skills don’t align perfectly, 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 compliance partner, working with clients in sectors such as Education, Health, Care Homes, Public Sector, Local Authority, Industry, Pharmaceutical, Hospitality, Leisure, Food & Beverage, Retail, and Media. We focus on risk reduction, safety, and regulatory compliance.
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