National Specification & Business Development Manager

The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership

With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places.

With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry - and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.

At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards.

We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.

Role:
National Specification & Business Development Manager Country: UK

Location:

Flexible, dependent on applicant Ideal Base:
Central UK with excellent transport links, such as the Midlands or Northwest England. Proximity to major social housing hubs will also be considered. Contract Type:
Full Time Travel:
Approximately 50% Annual Base Salary Rate: 65000 - 75000 GBP

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an ambitious and commercially driven National Specification & Business Development Manager to strengthen our presence across the UK market.

About

The Role

This is a high-impact commercial role combining specification sales, business development and strategic account management.

You will be responsible for driving product specification and commercial growth across the UK, with a primary focus on the social housing sector. You will also identify and develop opportunities across residential developers, contractors, consultants, distributors, fire safety specialists and other specification-led markets.

Your role will be to create demand, influence key decision-makers, secure product specifications and convert opportunities into sustainable, profitable sales growth.

Key Responsibilities Specification Management - approximately 50%

• Develop and maintain product specifications with housing associations, local authorities, consultants, architects and M&E engineers.
• Promote compliant smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarm solutions across refurbishment and new-build projects.
• Deliver CPD presentations, technical briefings and product training.
• Influence product and system selection at the design and specification stage.
• Build and maintain a strong specification pipeline through CRM.

Business Development - approximately 30%

• Identify, develop and win new business opportunities across social housing and adjacent markets.
• Build strong relationships with contractors, procurement frameworks and installation partners.
• Identify new routes to market and generate additional revenue opportunities.
• Support product launches, campaigns and wider commercial initiatives.
• Develop a strong understanding of market trends, customer requirements and competitor activity.

Account Development - approximately 20%

• Develop and grow existing national and regional customer accounts.
• Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
• Build long-term relationships with key customer and industry stakeholders.
• Work closely with distributors and merchant partners to maximise specification conversion and sales growth.
• Develop strategic account plans for priority customers.

Key Customer & Market Segments Primary Focus

• Housing Associations
• Social Housing Providers

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