BDM - Fire & Security

Business Development Manager – Fire & Security Are you an experienced sales professional in the fire and security industry? Do you have a track record of winning new business and growing client accounts? Are you confident engaging with facilities managers, contractors, and end users? Do you want a role with autonomy, progression, and strong earning potential? If so, this could be the right opportunity for you. What You Need to Have: Proven business development / field sales experience (ideally in fire & security, or a related facilities/building services sector). Ability to identify, win, and develop new accounts with end users, FM companies, and contractors. Experience creating and delivering proposals and tenders. Confident networking and presenting to decision-makers. Self-motivated and target-driven, with excellent communication skills. Full UK driving licence. What You Get in Return: Competitive basic salary (dependent on experience) plus uncapped commission. Company car or car allowance, laptop, and phone. Career progression opportunities as the business continues to grow. Autonomy to manage your own territory and client relationships. Support from a well-established operations team to ensure service delivery. Opportunity to work with a reputable fire and security provider with ambitious growth plans. The Nice-to-Haves: Previous experience selling fire alarms, CCTV, access control, or emergency lighting solutions. An existing network within facilities management or construction sectors. Experience with bid writing or framework agreements. Knowledge of industry compliance standards (BS5839, NSI, BAFE, etc.). Role Responsibilities: Drive new business growth through networking, prospecting, and cold/warm calling. Manage and grow existing client accounts, ensuring repeat business and referrals. Meet with clients to understand needs and create tailored fire and security solutions. Work closely with operations and technical teams to ensure proposals are deliverable. Attend industry events and exhibitions to represent the company. Consistently achieve or exceed sales targets. About the Company: This role is with a fast-growing, UK-based fire and security solutions provider. They specialise in supplying and maintaining fire detection, life safety, and integrated security systems for a wide range of commercial and industrial clients. With ambitious plans for expansion, they are now seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to help grow their client base and market share. DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality