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Business Development Manager

Gillingham Permanent View Job Description
As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for generating new business opportunities and developing strategic relationships across the passive fire protection sector. Working closely with operational teams, you will secure project opportunities, grow existing accounts and help drive the next phase of business growth.
  • Join a fast-growing passive fire specialist with strong market demand.
  • Build key contractor relationships and shape business growth.

About Our Client

Our client is a specialist contractor operating within the passive fire protection and building safety market. With a strong reputation for quality and compliance, they partner with clients across residential, commercial, healthcare and public sector environments to deliver critical fire safety solutions.

Job Description

  • Drive new business growth across passive fire protection and fire compliance services.
  • Develop relationships with main contractors, developers, housing associations, consultants and asset owners.
  • Identify and convert project opportunities across residential, commercial, education and healthcare sectors.
  • Manage the full sales cycle from initial engagement through to project award.
  • Build and maintain a robust pipeline of new business opportunities.
  • Attend client meetings, industry events and networking opportunities.
  • Work closely with estimating and operational teams to support successful project delivery.
  • Develop existing client relationships and maximise repeat business opportunities.
  • Monitor market activity and identify emerging opportunities within the fire safety sector.
  • Maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline reporting and forecasting.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Business Development Manager should have:

  • Proven experience selling passive fire protection, fire stopping, compartmentation or related fire safety services.
  • Strong relationships with contractors, consultants, housing providers or building owners.
  • Demonstrable success winning projects within the construction or compliance sectors.
  • A proactive new business mindset and track record of developing opportunities independently.
  • Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
  • Experience managing a consultative sales process.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
  • Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

  • £55,000 - £70,000 basic salary
  • Performance-related bonus.
  • Car allowance.
  • Opportunity to join a growing business in a high-demand market.
  • Significant autonomy and influence within the commercial function.
  • Clear opportunities for career progression.
  • Opportunity to work with leading contractors, developers and asset owners.



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

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Contact
Mus Taleb
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7137900
Phone number
+441932264004

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
Technical / Industrial
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Gillingham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mus Taleb
Consultant phone
+441932264004
Job reference
JN-102026-7137900