Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom Company: Verto People
Posted: 03 June 2026
Job reference: 8b3c7ec4a9179a11b55d6c27c9314573
Job Information
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Listing type: Basic
EU work permit required: No
Package
* Salary £50–£55k, depending on experience
* Commission/bonus structure with OTE potential exceeding £100k
* International travel support and career progression opportunities
Responsibilities
* Lead export sales strategy for a full range of fire protection systems, including sprinklers, pumps, hydrants, deluge systems, detection/integrated solutions and fire trucks.
* Identify and secure new business opportunities with distributors, contractors, consultants, OEMs and end users across Europe and Africa.
* Manage key accounts, build long‑term relationships and maintain a pipeline of high‑value projects.
* Provide technical‑commercial guidance to clients and internal teams to ensure compliant, competitive solutions.
* Represent the business at industry events, trade shows and technical workshops.
* Collaborate with engineering, operations, logistics and after‑sales teams to ensure successful project delivery.
* Monitor market trends, competitor activity and regulatory developments, translating insights into actionable sales strategies.
Requirements
* Proven export sales experience in fire protection systems such as sprinklers, pumps, hydrants, deluge systems, detection/integrated solutions and fire trucks, firefighting vehicles or related technical industries.
* Strong technical knowledge of fire protection products and systems, with the ability to translate technical detail into commercial value.
* Experience managing distributor networks, contractor relationships and complex international sales cycles.
* Fluent in English; additional European or African language skills are advantageous.
* Self‑motivated, independent and comfortable with international travel.
* Based in the UK or Europe with the ability to attend weekly or ad‑hoc office visits in Essex as required.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom. Remote with occasional office visits in Essex.
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