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Business Development Executive role driving project sales across the South of the UK for an established leader in commercial audio, voice evacuation and integrated communications. You'll grow existing key accounts and win new project opportunities with consultants, integrators, distributors and end-users in the Fire & Security/life safety space. Standout perk: customer-facing role with regular trade shows and UK industry events.
Key skills
Business developmentKey account managementFire & Security market experienceLife safety / voice evacuation systems knowledgeCommercial audio solutionsTender document interpretationSolution specification with consultants/system designersPipeline developmentCompetitor/market monitoringTrade show and industry event representation
Salary not listed — comparable Reading/South UK project-focused BDM roles in Fire & Security typically pay around £45k–£65k basic plus commission (depending on experience and package).
You'll thrive here if you already sell into Fire & Security/life safety or commercial audio markets and enjoy building consultative relationships around technically specified projects.
Why apply
- Established leader in commercial audio
- South UK growth-focused sales role
- Attend trade shows and events
An established leader in commercial audio, voice evacuation, and integrated communication systems is looking for a driven Business Development Executive to support continued growth across the South of the UK.
This customer-facing role focuses on developing project opportunities, managing key accounts, and building strong relationships with consultants, integrators, distributors, and end-users within the Fire & Security and commercial audio sectors.
• Manage and grow an existing portfolio of accounts while generating new business opportunities
• Develop project pipelines and support solution specification with consultants and system designers
• Interpret tender documents and collaborate with technical teams on tailored system solutions
• Monitor market activity, competitor trends, and customer requirements
• Represent the business at trade shows and industry events across the UK•
Ideal Candidate:
Experience within Fire & Security, life safety, or commercial audio markets ESSENTIAL
• Proven experience in business development and account management
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working with technical specifications and tender documentation
• Commercially aware, organised, and self-motivated
This customer-facing role focuses on developing project opportunities, managing key accounts, and building strong relationships with consultants, integrators, distributors, and end-users within the Fire & Security and commercial audio sectors.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage and grow an existing portfolio of accounts while generating new business opportunities
• Develop project pipelines and support solution specification with consultants and system designers
• Interpret tender documents and collaborate with technical teams on tailored system solutions
• Monitor market activity, competitor trends, and customer requirements
• Represent the business at trade shows and industry events across the UK•
Ideal Candidate:
Experience within Fire & Security, life safety, or commercial audio markets ESSENTIAL
• Proven experience in business development and account management
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working with technical specifications and tender documentation
• Commercially aware, organised, and self-motivated
