Business Development Manager 

Location: Belfast
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000 - £55,000 

Package & Benefits

• Structured Commission Scheme
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme (auto-enrolment)
• Private medical cover
• Quarterly team social events / nights out
• Strong training and product development programme
• Career progression within a growing business

Overview

We are working with a leading distributor within the fire and security sector, supplying a wide range of market-leading products including CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarms, and Fire Detection systems.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Business Development Manager (BDM) to drive new business and develop key trade accounts across an assigned territory.

This is a field-based, hunter-focused sales role, suited to someone who thrives on winning new business, building long-term client relationships, and working in a technical B2B environment.

You will work closely with installers, electrical contractors, and system integrators, acting as a trusted advisor across both product selection and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

New Business Development

• Identify, target, and win new accounts across the fire & security and electrical contractor market
• Build and develop a strong pipeline of new opportunities within your territory

Account Management

• Manage and grow existing trade accounts
• Maximise cross-selling opportunities across all product categories
• Drive long-term customer retention and account growth

Technical Sales & Consultation

• Present and demonstrate technical security and fire product solutions
• Support customers with system design input and product selection

Sales Strategy & Performance

• Develop and execute a structured territory sales plan
• Consistently achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets

CRM & Reporting

• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales pipeline activity
• Conduct market mapping and identify key target accounts

Partner Collaboration

• Work closely with internal technical teams and key manufacturing partners
• Support project bids and tailored solutions for larger opportunities

About You

• 3-5+ years B2B sales experience in fire & security or electrical wholesale (essential)
• Proven track record in a new business / hunter sales role
• Strong technical understanding of security systems (CCTV, access control, fire systems etc.)
• Confident communicator with excellent negotiation and presentation skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with contractors and business owners
• Full UK/Irish driving licence (required for field-based travel)

Package & Benefits

• Uncapped commission structure
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme (auto-enrolment)
• Private medical cover
• Quarterly team social events / nights out
• Strong training and product development programme
• Career progression within a growing business

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