Are you an experienced sales professional in the Fire or Security industry looking to join a growing, independent business with ambitious plans and a solid reputation? We're hiring two Business Development Managers - one with a Fire systems focus, and one for Security systems (CCTV, access control, intruder alarms). Both roles are field-based, covering the Midlands region, and offer high earning potential and genuine autonomy.

The salary ranges from £35,000 to £45,000 (depending on experience) with an uncapped commission structure - realistic OTE of £75k to 100k. Benefits include a company car, laptop, phone and company pension.

This is a straight to permanent role.

Key Responsibilities include:

Business Development

• Identify and pursue new and existing opportunities within the Fire & Security sector
  
• Drive new sales, upselling, and cross-selling across your territory
  
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline via networking, cold calls, site visits, client meetings, and industry events
  
• Stay up to date on industry trends, competitor activity, and customer needs
  

• Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets
  
• Prepare and deliver persuasive proposals and presentations
  
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with prospective clients
  
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful project delivery
  

• Develop and maintain strong, long-term client relationships
  
• Provide ongoing support to ensure satisfaction and repeat business
  
• Resolve any client issues promptly and professionally
  

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of Fire & Security systems, standards, and protocols
  
• Offer technical sales solutions tailored to client needs
  

• Keep accurate records of sales activities, client interactions, and contracts using CRM software
  

• 3-5 years' field sales experience, ideally in Fire & Security or related B2B sectors (strong sales candidates from other industries considered)
  
• Excellent sales, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
  
• Ability to understand technical products and clearly communicate benefits
  
• Proficient with CRM systems and Microsoft Office
  
• Self-motivated, results-driven, with strong organisation and time management
  

• Primarily field-based with occasional visits to Derby head office
  
• Flexibility to work outside regular hours as needed