Business Development Manager - £40,000 - £50,000 A Year
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Business Development ManagerRegion: North West & East MidlandsSalary: £40,000 - £50,000 basicOTE: £80,000 - £90,000 (uncapped commission)BenefitsCompany car or car allowance22 days + bank holidaysCompany pension schemeLaptop and mobile phone providedClear long-term career progressionOpportunity to join a growing and ambitious businessOverviewWe are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth across the North West and East Midlands, specifically within the new build construction sector.
This role is suited to a commercially minded BDM with deep experience selling multi-discipline fire & security systems (both disciplines) into Tier 1 and Tier 2 M&E contractors. Unlike traditional roles, this position focuses purely on project/system sales for large-scale new build schemes, not maintenance.
You will be responsible for securing specifications, negotiating with principal contractors, and closing high-value project deals from tender through to handover. The RoleIdentify and target Tier 1 & Tier 2 M&E contractors involved in new build schemesDevelop and implement business development plans focused on project pipelinesBuild strong relationships with procurement, estimating, and commercial managers at major contractorsSell integrated fire & security system solutions (not maintenance)Attend qualified project meetings and follow up on live tendersPrepare and deliver quotations, proposals, and technical sales presentationsNegotiate and close project business in line with margin expectationsIdentify cross-sell and upsell opportunities across fire & security disciplinesMaintain an accurate project pipeline and update CRM systems regularlyWork closely with internal design, estimating, and project delivery teamsKeep up to date with new build market trends, competitor activity, and upcoming schemesAbout YouProven experience as a BDM within fire & security (or closely related construction technology sales)Demonstrable track record of selling systems/projects to Tier 1 or Tier 2 M&E contractors on new build sitesStrong understanding of the M&E contractor procurement cycle and how to influence specificationsConfident in managing long, complex sales cycles from tender to closeExcellent negotiation, presentation, and commercial acumenResults-driven with a proven history of hitting £80k-£90k+ OTEOrganised, proactive, and comfortable with CRM systemsAmbitious and motivated to progress within a growing businessApplyIf you have the skills and experience required for this Business Development Manager role - specifically selling fire & security projects to major M&E contractors - we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV to SER Limited.SER-IN