Website Zitko Group
Zitko is all about making fire and security recruitment easier, for everyone. We find hard-to-find people for hard-to-fill roles across 6 key specialist areas: Security Engineering, Fire, Integration, Talent, Contract, Sales. We’re straightforward to work with because we keep things simple. We work with clients throughout the whole security technology supply chain, delivering meaningful placements for companies and candidates we believe in.
Business Development Manager – South
London & Home Counties | Hybrid (St Albans HQ)£35,000 – £45,000 basic | £70,000 OTE | Company vehicle or car allowance
About the role
We’re looking for a high-performing Business Development Manager to drive new business in Fire & Security across London and the Home Counties. You’ll manage the full sales cycle, from identifying opportunities to securing high-value installation and service contracts. This is a hands-on role with autonomy to develop your patch, backed by a trusted brand and supportive leadership.
What you’ll do
- Identify and convert new business opportunities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision makers
- Deliver tailored proposals and negotiate contracts
- Manage full sales cycle from lead to contract mobilisation
- Conduct site surveys and support system design
- Maximise cross-sell opportunities across services
- Keep pipeline accurate and report KPIs to senior management
About you
You are a commercially minded sales professional with 5+ years’ experience in Fire & Security. You have a proven track record of selling both installation projects and recurring service contracts. You’re confident building relationships across public and private sectors and excel at managing your pipeline end-to-end.
Key skills & experience:
- 5+ years’ Fire & Security sales experience
- Strong track record in installation and service contracts
- Full sales cycle management
- Negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Strong organisation and pipeline management
What’s on offer
- £35,000 – £45,000 base + £70,000 OTE
- Company vehicle or car allowance
- Laptop, mobile phone and full sales tools
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 35 with service
- 9/10 day working fortnight option
- Pension, death in service and wellbeing support
- Career development, training, and recognition culture
Working pattern
- 37.5 hours per week (08:30–17:00) with hybrid flexibility
- 6-month probation
- Security checks required due to role nature
Drive growth, own your patch, and make a real impact in a trusted Fire & Security business. Apply today.
To apply for this job please visit www.zitkogroup.com.
