Remote Business Development Manager

Service Engineer - London & Surrounding Regions

FAFS Fire & Security specialise in designing, installing, commissioning and servicing automatic Fire Detection, Protection and Alarm Systems in and around Greater London. We are currently looking to appoint a new Service Business Development Manager specifically covering the London region.

Basic Salary – £45,000 per annum subject to experience

Pension, Life Assurance & much more. – Please see our generous remuneration packages below

FAFS Business Development Manager

• Be well presented, punctual and respectful to company employee’s and policies.
• Prepare cost budgets and cost estimates for new contracts.
• Keep existing contracts up to date, including making amendments, providing new cost estimates, and maintaining communication with the client.
• Adhere to company standards and guidelines when analysing and providing estimations, focus on maximising profit and customer satisfaction with the client, while minimising any potential risks to the company.
• Manage accounts to maintain and develop relationships.
• Prepare detailed and well-written proposals for each client, adhering to client guidelines while offering competitive and comprehensive cost estimates, and including supplementary documentation.
• Maintain relationships with existing clients keeping a sales-minded attitude, and seek out and build relationships with new clients.
• Work with the delivery team to help with development, innovation, and creativity on client projects.
• Keep detailed records of all design and estimation documentation, including site assessments and contract terms, update any existing contracts immediately upon agreement of new terms with client.
• Prepare and submit accurate cost/sales documents, including client schedule of rates documents.
• Liaise with other company departments to maintain business development and continuously innovate new profitable outcomes.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures set out by the company to ensure the safety of you, your colleagues and others. Also, adhere to the Company Health and Safety policy.
• Adhere to company rules and ensure compliance to ISO:9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2004.

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience in designing/engineering electronic security and associated systems.
• Knowledge of BS Compliant Design requirements.
• Knowledge of enterprise-level Electronic Security Systems and integrated Security Management systems.
• Conversant with IT systems such as Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Ability to understand technical specifications.
• Be a strong communicator, self-confident with exceptional relationship-building skills.
• Have strong customer-facing skills and exceptional customer service skills.
• Specific attention to detail and be able to work on your own initiative.
• Have a professional approach, be self-motivating with drive and initiative.
• A valid driving license is essential, with the ability to visit client sites.
• Good sales and networking skills.
• Technical document/proposal writing experience preferred.

How we Attract, Reward & Retain Our Employees

At FAFS Fire & Security we recognise the importance of fairly rewarding our employees. We go above and beyond with our remuneration packages that not only meet the needs of a challenging economic climate, but we offer packages, benefits and incentives to support the broader needs of our people making their everyday lives and futures more comfortable.

• Basic Salary – £45,000 subject to experience
• Fully equipped company vehicle
• Royal London Pension
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• 22 days Paid Holidays plus Bank Holidays
• Additional holiday day for each full year of completed service (up to 25 days)
• Paid Candidate Referral Scheme – up to £1,000 per referral, unlimited referrals.
• Mental Health & Well-being Scheme
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Development and progression opportunities

A Little More About FAFS Fire & Security

We are a small, regionally focused business which gifts our clients a bespoke and reactive service with undivided attention & dedication. However, we have the luxury and benefit of being part of a wider group of businesses within the Fire Protection, Security & Building Management Systems industry, allowing us to share best-practice,…