Business Development Manager
Fire and SecurityGateshead / North of England (Hybrid)
Competitive basic salary + uncapped commission
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a growing and highly respected Fire & Security business operating across the North of England.
This is a purely commercial role focused on developing new business opportunities, nurturing long-term client relationships, and driving sustainable revenue growth. The organisation has built its reputation on technical expertise, compliance, integrity, and exceptional service, making this an ideal opportunity for a relationship-driven sales professional who values long-term partnerships over quick wins.
If you enjoy building trust, understanding client needs, and creating lasting business relationships, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new business opportunities across key sectors including Property Management, Healthcare, Facilities Management, Estates, Commercial, and Industrial.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients.
- Develop meaningful relationships with decision-makers and key stakeholders.
- Take a consultative approach to understanding customer requirements before recommending solutions.
- Manage client relationships throughout the full sales lifecycle.
- Generate repeat business and referral opportunities from existing accounts.
- Work closely with operational teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.
- Represent the business professionally while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and ethics.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- Previous business development or sales experience within Fire & Security, Facilities Management, Property, or a related sector.
- A proven track record of generating and winning new business.
- An established network of contacts and the ability to create new opportunities.
- A consultative, relationship-led approach to sales.
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
- Self-motivation, resilience, and a desire to maximise earning potential.
- A commitment to delivering excellent customer service and long-term client value.
Why Apply?
This is not a traditional sales role focused on short-term wins and high-pressure targets.
The business is seeking a professional who can leverage their sector knowledge, network, and credibility to develop lasting client relationships and drive sustainable growth. Success is measured not just by winning business, but by understanding client needs, delivering exceptional service, and building partnerships.
If you're commercially driven, relationship-focused, and motivated by both performance and integrity, we'd love to hear from you.
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Consultant
Sarah Garner
Sarah is a Senior Consultant and joined Jackson Hogg in May 2026, bringing with her six years of recruitment experience. She specialises in junior to mid-level commercial roles, including sales and business development, commercial management, and bids and proposals. Sarah is passionate about delivering tailored solutions for her clients while building strong, long-lasting relationships with candidates.
Outside of work, she enjoys travel and the outdoors but these days you'll mostly find her chasing after her one year old twin boys at the farm or soft play.
Sales & Commercial Management (Product)
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