Business Development Manager specializing in fire suppression systems targeting data centres. Driving demand and building relationships with consultants and contractors across EMEA.
Responsibilities
Identify and develop new business opportunities across target sectors.
Build strong relationships with consultants, contractors, and end users to drive product specification.
Independently generate and qualify leads using market intelligence and networking.
Collaborate with internal technical and sales teams to secure business.
Represent Johnson Controls at industry events, trade shows, and client meetings.
Maintain accurate records of pipeline activity and report progress via CRM tools.
Requirements
Proven experience in the fire suppression industry, with expertise in gas suppression and sprinkler systems
Operational understanding of data centre construction and best practices related to fire suppression.
Ability to travel to London frequently to generate demand with consultants, contractors, and end users.
Strong history in business development, sales, or specification-led roles
Initiative-taking, proactive, and results-driven
Customer-focused with a growth mindset
Highly influential with the ability to impact decision-making.
Experience in a B2B commercial environment
Technical knowledge of fire protection products, suppression technologies, codes, and standards
Creative critical thinking skills in technical environments
Excellent relationship-building and strategic thinking abilities
Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
Flexibility to travel extensively across the EMEA region as needed.
Benefits
Competitive salary with commission/bonus plan
Extensive product and cross-training opportunities
Collaborative team environment
Career development through structured career ladders
Commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy
Access to business resource groups and training on company values
Job title
Business Development Manager – Fire Suppression, Data Centre Focus
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