The Business Development Manager will drive sales for fire suppression solutions, develop new business, build relationships, and collaborate with teams.
Business Development Manager – UK Sales TeamWhat You Will Do
We are seeking a Business Development Manager to join our UK Sales team. Reporting to the Territory Sales Director, this newly created role focuses on demand creation and specification-led sales across the UK and Ireland.
You will drive the specification of our fire suppression solutions with consultants, contractors, and end users, promoting our portfolio of Sprinklers, Watermist, Gas Suppression, and Foam systems, and supporting our continued growth.
How You Will Do It- Identify and develop new business opportunities across targeted sectors
- Build and influence strong relationships to achieve product specification
- Generate and qualify leads using market intelligence and networking
- Collaborate with internal sales and technical teams to secure wins
- Represent Johnson Controls at industry events and client meetings
- Maintain accurate CRM records and report on pipeline and targets
- Competitive salary with commission and bonus
- Paid holidays and sick pay
- Benefits package including 7% matched pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, referral scheme, high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, and discounts on Johnson Controls products
- Extensive product and on-the-job training
- Supportive team environment and clear career development pathways
- Strong safety culture through our Zero Harm policy
- Company vehicle, tools, and equipment
- Proven experience in the fire suppression industry (essential)
- Background in business development or specification-led sales
- Ability to work autonomously with a results-driven mindset
- Experience in a B2B commercial environment
- Technical knowledge of fire suppression products, codes, and standards
- Strong influencing and relationship-building skills
- Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK and Ireland
Preferred: Degree in Fire Engineering
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