Business Development Manager - Fire & Security

Dubizzle Limited; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maintenance service provider in the UK seeks a Maintenance Business Development Manager to identify new business opportunities in the fire and security sector. The role involves building relationships with clients, managing bids, and ensuring smooth transitions for service agreements. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and relevant industry knowledge. This position offers a competitive salary, commission structure, and various employee benefits including a company car and pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive Basic Salary

Commission Structure

Company Car

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Referral Scheme

25 Days’ Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays

Mental Health & Well-being Support

Professional Training

Clear Career Development Pathways

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated energetic and solution-focused mindset.
• Strong understanding of planned maintenance and safety-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Engage with clients to recommend upgrades and service options.
• Ensure smooth transition of installations to maintenance agreements.
• Manage the bid process for PPM tenders.
• Build relationships with high-value accounts and resolve client issues.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship building

Solution-focused mindset

Industry knowledge

Job description

Maintenance Business Development Manager - Home-based with Travel

At Clymac, you’ll have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology and be part of a team that values innovation, excellence, and customer satisfaction. If you’re ready to make a difference and grow your career with a trusted industry specialist, we want to hear from you!

Clymac’s Maintenance Business Development Managers

As a Maintenance Business Development Manager, you will take ownership of identifying, shaping, and securing new business opportunities while maximising value from our existing client base. You will work closely with internal teams and prospective customers to promote our maintenance offering and position us as the supplier of choice within the Fire & Security sector.

• Developing a strong pipeline of maintenance opportunities by identifying potential clients, building relationships with decision‑makers to position the business as the preferred provider for fire and security maintenance services.
• Engaging with current clients to understand their systems, compliance obligations, and wider safety needs. Recommending relevant upgrades, additional service lines, or enhanced maintenance packages that improve system reliability while increasing contract profitability and customer value
• Working closely with the Installation and Projects teams to ensure that newly completed system installations transition smoothly into maintenance agreements. Presenting the benefits of ongoing preventative servicing, ensuring customers understand compliance requirements, and securing long‑term recurring revenue.
• Taking ownership of the end‑to‑end bid process for large PPM tenders, presenting commercial value propositions, and managing deadlines. Ensuring submissions are competitive, compliant, and aligned with customer specifications and industry standards.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for high‑value accounts, delivering exceptional customer service, and building trusted long‑term relationships. Conducting regular reviews, resolving issues promptly, analysing contract performance, and identifying opportunities for service expansion or contract renewal.

Who We're Looking For

At Clymac, we value skilled and dedicated professionals who take pride in their work. In addition to the core qualities of a Clymac employee - positive attitude, excellent communication skills, professional conduct, and ability to work independently and as part of a team - we are looking for candidates who:

• Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, presenting information clearly, influencing outcomes, and building trust with senior leaders, technical teams, and customers alike.
• Demonstrates an energetic and solution‑focused mindset, professionally representing the organisation and maintaining strong customer relationships through exemplary communication skills.
• Works independently with a strong sense of ownership, thrives in a target‑driven environment, and actively supports colleagues to achieve shared goals. Able to remain composed and productive when faced with challenges or changing priorities.
• Brings relevant industry knowledge and understanding of planned maintenance, compliance, and safety‑critical systems, enabling effective engagement with customers and confident promotion of the company’s service offering.

Our Commitment to Attracting, Rewarding & Retaining Talent

At Clymac, we understand the pivotal role that fair compensation plays in the success of our team. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing exceptional remuneration packages that not only address the challenges of today’s economic landscape, but also include comprehensive benefits and incentives designed to enhance the well‑being and prospects of our employees, making their everyday lives more enjoyable and secure.

• Competitive Basic Salary: A strong starting package that reflects your skills and experience.
• Commission Structure: Boost your earnings through a performance‑driven commission scheme.
• Company Car: Fully equipped for business use, supporting you in delivering a professional service.
• Pension Scheme: Helping you plan confidently for your long‑term financial future.
• Life Assurance (4x Annual Salary): Offering security and peace of mind for you and your family.
• Employee Referral Scheme: Earn up to £1,000 for every successful candidate referral — with no limit on how many you can make.
• 25 Days’ Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays: Supporting a strong work‑life balance with enhanced holiday entitlement.
• Mental Health & Well‑being Support: Access to confidential resources designed to support your overall well‑being.
• Professional Training Through the Marlowe Academy: Continuous learning opportunities to strengthen your skills and support your career growth.
• Clear Career Development Pathways: Progress within a leading organisation committed to developing and promoting talent.

A Little More About Clymac

At our core, we are a small, regionally focused business that prides itself on delivering a bespoke and reactive service. Our clients receive undivided attention and dedication, ensuring their needs are met with precision and care.

Yet, we have the luxury of being part of a larger group of businesses within the Fire Protection, Security, and Building Management Systems industry. This connection allows us to share best practices, access learning and development academies, and benefit from Human Resource specialists and industry knowledge. This synergy ensures we are constantly improving and staying ahead in the critical service industry.

Our Commitment: We are large enough to provide comprehensive, industry‑leading solutions, yet small enough to deliver a personal and caring service to each client.

Our Businesses Include:

• Clymac clymac.co.uk/careers
• Alarm Communications acl.uk.com/careers
• FAFS Fire & Security fafsfireandsecurity.com/careers
• Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression marlowefireandsecurity.com/vacancies/
• Morgan Fire Protection morganfire.co.uk/recruitment/
• Marlowe Smoke Control marlowe-aov.co.uk/careers/
• Marlowe Fire & Security marlowefireandsecurity.com/vacancies/

Equal Opportunities

At Clymac, we cultivate a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive environment where everyone can truly be themselves. We celebrate individuality and believe that a culture of inclusion helps us better serve our customers and innovate as a team. Our commitment to equal opportunities means we're here to support you—if you need any adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, just let us know. Together, we can create a workplace where everyone thrives

Right to Work

Regrettably, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship.

If you do not currently have the Right to Work in the UK or will need additional support to extend your current Right to Work status, your application cannot be considered.