Business Development Manager – Fire Protection Systems

Astro Fire Systems Ltd; Worcester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job description

Astro Fire Systems is a specialist fire protection business operating in high-risk, mission-critical environments, including energy, power generation, and heavy industrial sites. Our focus is on gaseous fire suppression systems and specialist fire alarm solutions, alongside long-term maintenance and lifecycle support. We are a technically driven, growing business committed to quality, relationships, and delivering the right solutions.

The Role

We are looking to appoint our first dedicated sales professional to help build a strong commercial platform for future growth. This is a hands-on business development role suited to someone who enjoys technical sales, building long-term client relationships, and being involved early in the project lifecycle. Year one is intentionally positioned as a foundation year, focused on embedding the role, building trust, and creating sustainable pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities for gaseous fire suppression and specialist fire alarm systems
• Build relationships with clients across power generation, energy infrastructure, and heavy industrial environments
• Engage with end users, consultants, and contractors at early design and specification stages
• Attend site visits and support technically led sales discussions
• Manage opportunities through to order placement
• Identify opportunities to expand relationships into wider site maintenance and lifecycle support
• Contribute to shaping Astro Fire Systems’ future sales strategy

About You

You will have experience within fire protection systems or a closely related technical sector, with a background in fire alarm systems and/or gaseous suppression. You will be comfortable engaging technically with industrial clients, self-motivated, and able to work autonomously within a small, growing business.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission
• A realistic, conservative Year-1 target focused on building strong foundations
• High autonomy and direct access to decision-makers
• Strong technical support from an experienced delivery team
• Clear progression opportunities as the business grows

As Astro Fire Systems grows, this role offers clear progression into senior business development, key account management, and sales leadership positions, with increased responsibility and earning potential.