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About this role
Senior Business Development Manager – Fire Safety
Field Based – London | Competitive Salary + Uncapped Commission +
Benefits
Company Overview
Firetecnics is one of London's most established LPCB-certified fire safety businesses, with more than 35 years' experience supporting residential and commercial property customers. As part of the Helix International Group, we combine specialist fire safety expertise with the backing and capability of a wider risk, compliance and technology group.
We are now strengthening our commercial team to accelerate the growth of our recurring Service & Maintenance portfolio.
The Opportunity
This is a genuine new business role for someone who enjoys creating opportunities, opening doors and winning long-term customer relationships. You will have the autonomy to build your own pipeline, target the right customers and take opportunities from first conversation through to contract award.
You will also have the support of Firetecnics' wider commercial, operational and technical teams, alongside marketing activity, referrals, cross-selling opportunities and existing market relationships. The opportunity is particularly suited to someone who wants to do more than inherit a portfolio you will have the chance to help shape and grow one.
What You will Be Doing
Build and convert a strong self generated new business pipeline. Win new recurring service and maintenance contracts across the property and facilities-management market. Develop relationships with senior decision-makers across property, FM, procurement and the wider built environment. Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and qualification through to tender, negotiation and close.
Identify opportunities to displace incumbent suppliers through stronger service, value and commercial insight. Work closely with internal teams to ensure solutions are commercially attractive and operationally deliverable. Protect quality of revenue through sound judgement around p
Commission Structure
Base Salary
Not disclosed — ask in interview
Commission
Uncapped
Ramp Period
Not mentioned — clarify timeline
Selling Motion
Prospecting
Outbound-Heavy
Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Sales Rep
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
No ceiling on earnings
Real Estate — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (residential) · 3–12 months (commercial)
Common Buyer Objections
- "Interest rates are too high right now"
- "We're waiting for the market to come down"
- "We need to sell our current property first"
- "The property needs too much work"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-powered property valuation
- • iBuyer market evolution
- • Remote property viewing technology
- • Commission structure lawsuits (NAR settlement)
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