Business Development Manager

This is a commercially focused role responsible for driving new business and growing existing accounts within Triangle Fire Systems retrofit and passive fire protection department. The Business Development Manager will identify and convert opportunities across the residential retrofit and fire remediation markets, building relationships with contractors, housing associations, local authorities, and main contractors. The role sits at the intersection of sales, technical knowledge, and client relationship management, and is central to the department's growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

The post-holder will be responsible for:

• Identifying, targeting, and converting new business opportunities in the retrofit sprinkler and fire remediation market, including compartmentation surveys, fire stopping, fire doors, sprinkler installations, and associated remediation works.
• Managing and growing a portfolio of existing client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for key accounts.
• Preparing and presenting tender submissions, proposals, and quotations in collaboration with the estimating and operations teams.
• Developing and maintaining a robust pipeline of opportunities, providing regular forecasting and reporting to senior management.
• Attending site visits, client meetings, and industry events to build market presence and stay current with sector developments, including changes to fire safety legislation and guidance.
• Working closely with the operations and project management teams to ensure a smooth handover from sale to delivery, and that client expectations are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitoring competitor activity and market trends, feeding intelligence back into the department's commercial strategy.
• Representing Triangle Fire Systems at industry forums, trade associations, and networking events relevant to the passive fire protection and wider construction sector.