Business Development Manager

Job Description:

Our client, a long‑established and fast‑growing business in the Fire Safety and Life & Property Protection sector, is seeking a driven and proactive Business Development Manager. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a high‑activity environment, is hungry to generate new business, and excels at building strong customer relationships.

With innovative products, a strong reputation, and ambitious growth plans, this is an exciting time to join the team. The business offers excellent progression opportunities for the right individual.

The responsibilities of the Business Development Manager include but are not limited to:

• Generate new business through high‑volume outbound activity, including proactive telesales and persistent follow‑up.
• Develop strategic new business opportunities aligned with targeted campaign criteria.
• Maximise revenue from existing customers through cross‑selling and identifying additional product/service needs.
• Convert leads from field engineers, inbound calls, emails, and web live‑chat into quotable opportunities.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and support the wider sales team with essential sales administration.

Skills, Experience & Key Candidate Attributes of the Business Development Manager:

• Proven track record in phone‑based selling within a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Experience meeting high‑output activity expectations (e.g. 100+ dials per day).
• Strong analytical skills, able to interpret customer spend and CRM data to identify sales opportunities.
• Highly resilient, optimistic, and self‑motivated, with strong communication skills and the ability to influence.
• A team‑oriented approach, demonstrating humility, emotional intelligence, and the ability to build rapport quickly.

If you are a driven, confident and enthusiastic Business Development Manager looking to make a real impact within a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now.