Job Description

Position: - National Business Development Manager

As one of the leading passive fire protection contractors in the UK we are looking for a

Business development Manager

to help us grow our busy, expanding business.

National Fire Ltd in recent years has gone from strength to strength serving our wide range of clients across entire UK on project both large & small.

We carry out passive fire protection in existing commercial properties including fire Barriers & penetrations, Fire Door installations & maintenance, & Injactaclad external fire protection.

We are 3rdparty accredited for both Fire stopping & Fire doors and strongly believe in upholding the high standards bring to the Fire protection industry.

What you'll need to succeed

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate a business-to-business sales experience & knowledge of the passive fire protection industry is essential.

We are looking for hunger, drive and an aptitude for hard work that will help the company exceed its testing targets, and increase the rate of growth we are currently experiencing

This key role relies on strong technical & Sales skills to ensure that our Passive Fire Protection/fire stopping installations are carried out in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and fire safety regulations.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Passive Fire Protection specifications A background in fire stopping, passive fire protection and/or 3rd Party Certification is preferable, as is a comprehensive understanding of compartmentation principles, and legislation with respect to fire protection.

You will require previous experience of managing passive fire protection installations and surveys in an organisation. A background in, or a good understanding of, the construction industry is also desirable. You will need good communication skills and the ability to mentor and influence staff in quality improvements and best practice..

We are looking for an intelligent sales professional, full of personality and with the mindset to proactively close business and manage their own account base of opportunities as well that of others.

Your new role

Duties Will Include -

Close profitable sales from current open opportunities on the company's database. Develop new opportunities through referrals from, and research surrounding current and potential customers Identify key clients & bring in a regular supply of new business. Create a Sales & marketing strategy for the company based on agreed sales targets.
This would include on-line & off-line sales, social media marketing, traditional marketing, email, website promotions & trade shows.

Build relationships with current customers and win secondary contracts for maintenance and aftercare services Work closely with the senior management team to take advantage of new avenues of interest from our lead generation activities. Provide relevant and insightful updates to the senior management team on your pipeline, projected quarterly sales and new opportunities on a regular basis. Ensure that all tasks are managed in line with the company's workflow and that our CRM is updated and maintained. Entrepreneurial mind-set B2B Sales Business Development Strategic plan development and execution Marketing management Deal structuring and negotiation Sales book P&L Management Forecasting

What we are looking for

Required

Previous success in a technical Business Development Manager or Account Manager position. Experience of business to business technical solutions sales. Ability to design fire and security installation projects in a commercial environment. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage operational departments to ensure high levels of customer service. Ability to develop and expand relationships through an organisation. Ability to create winning plans and bring teams together for mutual success. Full UK driving licence. Negotiation competence & client oriented Ability to work under own initiative Problem solving capability Analytical focus Presentation and delivery skills Strong IT skills Calm under pressure and able to multitask Extensive industry experience Business to business service solutions and sales experience

Preferred

Existing relationships with main contractors or M&E contractors. Ability to demonstrate adding value in the sales process. Knowledge/experience using CRMs.
This is a full-time permanent position, Monday - Friday

Benefits:

Competitive Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Pension scheme. Travel allowance Company Phone, Laptop. Bonus Scheme. Car or car allowance 24 days holiday plus bank holidays and any Christmas shutdown days set by the Company.

This is a Home-based position with national travel required & expected.

Salary - Circa 40,000 to 45,000 per annum

Applications in writing including CV and stating current/desired salary.

If you do not have the 2 years minimum experience requirement in passive fire sales your application will NOT be taken any further.

Please note that we do not require recruitment agency support with this role and speculative CVs will be treated as a direct application

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 45,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Work from home
Experience:

firestopping or fire doors: 2 years (required) Passive Fire sales: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: NFL4432-B