BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - MAINTENANCE SALES (NORTH)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 17:00
Location: North of England (and Midlands)
Salary Range: £35,000 - £42,000 depending on experience, plus commission
Contract type: Permanent

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You’ll be a driven, consultative sales professional with strong relationship-building skills and a passion for customer success. Experience in the fire and security industry is preferred, but strong sales ability in a related sector will also be considered.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Results-driven, resilient, and confident working independently and in a team
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• High attention to detail with strong written, verbal, and numerical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems

Desirable Knowledge (Training available if needed):

• Fire Detection, Alarm Systems, EVCS, PAVA, Suppression
• Access Control, CCTV, Intruder, and Security Systems
• Relevant British Standards
• Estimating, costing, budgeting, and commercial acumen
• Prior experience in sales, technical, or customer-facing roles in the industry

WHO WE ARE

We lead the way in providing top tier independent fire and security solutions to protect your people, property and planet. With a name that combines our two passions of fire/security solutions- Sense, and our commitment to safeguarding our environment Eco, we are a company that lives our values.
First Carbon Neutral certified fire and security company in the UK, we always conduct our business in a way that is environmentally friendly and protects our planet and its resources. We pride ourselves on our dynamic innovative approach, exceptional technical expertise and absolute dedication in providing excellent customer service. We design, install, maintain, and service compliant solutions across a wide range of sectors, including commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, and government.
We foster an inclusive, supportive culture where wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance are at the heart of what we do.

YOUR NEXT ROLE

Were looking for a Business Development Manager Maintenance Sales to join our growing team at Senseco Systems. In this key role, you will be responsible for identifying and developing new maintenance sales opportunities with prospective end-user clients and selected FM providers. Youll work within targeted vertical markets, building relationships, providing expert consultation, and driving growth in your assigned territory.
If you’re commercially driven, technically confident, and passionate about solution-based selling in the fire and security industry, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact with a market-leading company.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Identify and develop new maintenance sales opportunities across assigned regions and accounts
• Build and maintain strong relationships with End Users and FM contractors
• Create strategic sales plans and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities
• Understand customer needs, KPIs, and goals to deliver aligned, tailored solutions
• Conduct site surveys and prepare accurate, commercially viable maintenance proposals
• Respond to incoming enquiries and produce professional quotations using company tools
• Support marketing events and contribute to strategic campaigns and social media presence
• Maintain weekly plans, monthly forecasts, and up-to-date CRM and Outlook records
• Handle customer feedback professionally, ensuring high levels of service and follow-up

Here at Senseco we know that it is our colleagues that are the key to our success. Working with us you will be part of a friendly and inclusive team, where we want you to bring your ideas and personality to the table. As we always strive to develop and improve, we are committed to supporting our colleagues do the same, therefore investing in our people is cornerstone of our business. We offer:

• Training and development programmes
• Support for professional qualifications and career progression, including apprenticeships
• A collaborative, inclusive workplace where every voice is valued
• Competitive salary
• Generous leave allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Medicash health plan (supporting everyday healthcare costs and wellbeing)
• Wellbeing support, including access to mental health resources
• Employee discount scheme
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Company vehicl