Business Development Manager

Crow Green
9 months ago
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Not all Business Development Manager roles are created evenly. At Alpha Fire Alarms, you'll become part of Compliance Group – a larger network of compliance specialists across the Fire, Electrical, and Water sectors. What does this mean for you? Exceptional opportunities for personal development, exciting cross-selling potential, and the chance to make a real impact. Ready to stand out?
We’re looking for someone to help drive new business within the fire detection sector. You’ll be a key player in expanding our customer base, supporting our continued growth and solidifying relationships with existing clients across the region.
What you receive for joining us:
We’re looking to offer a salary of £40,000–£45,000, depending on experience. In addition, we provide an advantageous commission scheme, company vehicle/allowance, fuel card, mobile phone and laptop. You’ll also receive 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, plus your birthday off.
Here’s a look at some of the things you’ll be doing:

  • Proactively identify and convert new business opportunities by building strong relationships with decision-makers across key sectors such as education, healthcare, and commercial property
  • Deliver consultative sales by conducting detailed site assessments, understanding client needs, and proposing tailored fire detection solutions that align with industry standards
  • Manage and grow a pipeline of installation and service opportunities, using strategic planning and consistent follow-up to exceed monthly and annual revenue targets
  • Collaborate with project, service, and engineering teams to ensure a seamless customer journey, from initial contact and proposal to installation, aftercare, and long-term account management
    Can you show experience in some of these areas:
  • A proven background in business development or technical sales within the fire detection industry. If you don’t have experience in this particular industry, we still encourage you to apply
  • Confidence in presenting proposals and negotiating contracts, coupled with a track record of building long-term relationships based on trust, delivery, and expertise
  • Self-motivated with excellent territory management skills, comfortable working autonomously in a regional role and meeting clients on-site to progress opportunities
  • Out-the-box thinking when it comes to developing new relationships, whilst utilising existing partnerships already established in sectors across our organisation
    Do you see yourself reflected in the description above? If so, we encourage you to submit your application today. Uncertain whether your skills align perfectly? Don't hesitate to apply regardless; we value candidates with diverse skill sets and will carefully consider all applicants.
    Introducing our organisation:
    Alpha Fire Alarms Ltd excel as an integrated provider. Trusted as compliance partners, we collaborate with clients in sectors such as Education, Health, Care Homes, Public Sector, Local Authority, Industry, Pharmaceutical, Hospitality, Leisure, Food & Beverage, Retail, and Media, to ensure risk reduction, safety improvement, and regulatory compliance

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