Job Description: Location: South Wales – covering South Wales, the Midlands & South West, with occasional wider UK travel Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 per annum, depending on experience Reports to: Sales Manager Role Overview Rhino Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading fire safety company for an ambitious and results-driven Business Development Manager / Account Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sales professional to take ownership of a territory, develop new business and build long-term relationships with both new and existing clients within the fire safety sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in growing the business, developing opportunities and ensuring customers receive the right technical and commercial solutions. The Role Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers Identify and generate new business opportunities across South Wales, the Midlands and South West Develop opportunities across fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, suppression systems, service contracts and fire safety consultancy Manage existing accounts and maintain a healthy sales pipeline Work closely with internal sales, technical and support teams to ensure smooth service delivery Prepare tenders, proposals and sales contracts Research market trends and identify opportunities for business growth Maintain accurate customer records and sales activity using CRM systems Collaborate with technical teams to understand customer requirements and provide appropriate solutions Proactively manage customer relationships and resolve issues to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction Monitor and report on sales performance Assist with project handovers and provide technical support where required About You The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated and experienced Business Development Manager / Account Manager who is comfortable working from a blank canvas and generating results. Essential Requirements: Proven experience in fire safety sales Knowledge of fire alarm systems, including BS5839 Part 1 and 6 Understanding of emergency lighting to BS5266 Experience selling fire extinguishers, suppression systems and service contracts Experience managing large accounts and sales pipelines Strong communication and relationship-building skills Ability to explain technical products and services clearly to customers Proven ability to generate new business and work towards sales targets Competent using CRM systems and Microsoft Office Strong customer service focus Desirable Requirements: Knowledge of passive fire protection Experience using field service management systems Understanding of SLAs and KPIs Knowledge of relevant fire safety industry standards and regulations Benefits Private medical insurance Company events 31 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays, with additional days rewarded for long service Stakeholder pension Company sick pay Health & wellbeing programme Perkbox employee benefits and rewards scheme Apply If you are an experienced fire safety sales professional looking for your next opportunity, Rhino Recruitment would be interested in hearing from you
Business Development Manager in Caerphilly employer: Rhino Recruitment
Join a well-established and growing engineering firm in Flint, where you will be part of a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to high-precision manufacturing. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a range of excellent benefits, including a generous pension scheme and a £2,000 joining bonus, ensuring long-term career stability and opportunities for personal growth in a thriving environment.
