About the role

  • 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
  • 25 days paid holidays and sick pay.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including: 7% matched pension
  • Private medical
  • Life assurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Referral scheme
  • Discounts on high street brands and Johnson Controls security products
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • 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

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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