Business Development Manager Projects - Starting Point Recruitment : Job Details

Starting Point Recruitment is thrilled to present a permanent position for our esteemed client based within the London area.Job Title: Business Development Manager (Projects)Salary £45-50K per annum plus OTELocation: KentThe Business Development Manager (Projects) will join our established sales team,  in selling Fire Detection, Sprinklers, Suppression, Security, Voice, Monitoring, and Integrated Systems.Key Responsibilities:

• Generate project opportunities and lead the surveying, quoting, and closing of project sales for Senseco Systems.
• Develop new clients and maintain relationships with existing client base and key accounts across various sectors to enhance business resilience.
• Ensure technical accuracy and commercial attractiveness of quotations and proposals.
• Achieve target sales volumes and margins from new business targets and identified/new accounts.
• Maintain regular communication with potential customers to identify business opportunities and build a strong sales pipeline.
• Survey sites to gather asset and site information for maintenance quotations.
• Handle incoming enquiries, extract relevant information, and develop maintenance proposals accordingly.
• Produce professional quotations using company standard format and costing tools, ensuring successful contract acquisition at appropriate margins.
• Prepare monthly reports and accurate forecasts as per company requirements.
• Update the Database/system regularly and ensure compliance with company data storage policies.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in PC software (Excel/Word/Outlook).
• Strong written, oral, and numerical skills.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Exceptional organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Good presentation and negotiation skills.

Competencies:

• FIA (or recognised) training course on fire detection and alarm systems.
• Structured sales training or relevant experience.
• 2-5 years of experience in the fire and security industry in a customer-facing/technical role.
• Knowledge of fire detection and alarm systems, EVCS, PAVA, suppression systems.

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