Business Development Manager – UK & Ireland (Fire Detection Solutions)
Location: London
Join a global leader in building technologies and solutions as our Business Development Manager for Fire Detection in the UK & Ireland. This is a pivotal role where you’ll drive strategic growth, create demand from the specification stage, and build long-term relationships with prestigious clients including end users, consultants, and contractors.
What You’ll Do
You’ll report directly to the Global Business Development Leader and collaborate closely with the local Fire Detection team. Your mission is to identify new opportunities, define vertical markets, and deliver high-impact technical presentations and product demonstrations. You’ll expand brand awareness across the territory and recommend tailored solutions for complex project requirements.
What We Offer
Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
Company car
25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays and sick pay
Private medical cover
7% matched pension, life assurance, and employee assistance program
Discounts on high street brands and Johnson Controls security products
Cycle to work scheme and employee referral program
Extensive training and development opportunities
Supportive, collaborative team environment
Career progression across multiple pathways
Commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy
Access to business resource groups and values-based training
IT equipment provided for all job functions
How You’ll Do It
You’ll leverage your technical expertise in Fire Detection systems to influence design and specification decisions. Working cross-functionally with R&D, Product Management, and Technical Support, you’ll ensure customer needs are met with innovative solutions. You’ll maintain detailed records of opportunities and client interactions to support accurate forecasting and strategic planning.
What We’re Looking For
Minimum 10 years’ experience in sales or business development within fire detection
Strong technical background in fire detection system design and product knowledge
Proven ability to secure product specifications and influence stakeholders
Excellent presentation, communication, and persuasion skills
Strategic mindset with experience in marketing and market research
High-level prospecting and stakeholder identification skills
Self-motivated individual contributor with proactive approach
Collaborative team player with integrity and ethical standards
Willingness to travel across the UK & Ireland
Creative problem-solver with a results-driven attitude
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of fire detection solutions.
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What We Do
At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. Dedicated to protecting the environment, we deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of innovation, we are the power behind our customers’ mission.
Our leading portfolio of building technology and solutions includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as Tyco®, York®, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, Penn®, Sabroe®, Simplex®, Ansul® and Grinnell®.
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