Business Development Manager – UK & Ireland (Fire Detection Solutions)
Location: London
Join a global leader in building technologies as our Business Development Manager for Fire Detection in the UK & Ireland. In this pivotal role, you’ll drive strategic growth, create demand from the specification stage, and build lasting relationships with end users, consultants, and contractors.
What You’ll DoReporting to the Global Business Development Leader, you’ll work closely with the local Fire Detection team to identify opportunities, define vertical markets, and deliver impactful presentations and product demos. You’ll grow brand awareness and recommend tailored solutions for complex projects.
What We Offer- Competitive salary + performance bonus
- Company car
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Private medical cover
- 7% matched pension, life assurance, EAP
- Discounts on brands and security products
- Cycle to work & referral schemes
- Training and development opportunities
- Collaborative team environment
- Career progression across multiple pathways
- Commitment to safety through Zero Harm policy
- IT equipment provided
Use your technical expertise in Fire Detection systems to influence design and specification decisions. Collaborate with R&D, Product Management, and Technical Support to deliver innovative solutions. Maintain accurate records for forecasting and strategic planning.
What We’re Looking For- 10+ years’ experience in sales/business development within fire detection
- Strong technical knowledge of system design and products
- Proven ability to secure specifications and influence stakeholders
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Strategic mindset with marketing experience
- High-level prospecting and stakeholder identification
- Self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative
- Willingness to travel across UK & Ireland
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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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