Sales Executive Active Fire Protection

Please do not apply unless you have sold Active Fire Protection previoulsy

About the Role

I am currently working with a growing and well-established specialist within the active fire protection sector, who are looking to appoint a driven Sales Executive to support their continued expansion.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to take ownership of the full sales lifecycle, focusing on project-based system installations across new build developments, working closely with M&E contractors and construction partners.

This is a predominantly home-based role, offering a high level of autonomy, with client meetings and site visits as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities through proactive sales activity, including cold calling
• Manage your own sales pipeline and diary
• Identify and secure project-based installation work
• Lead opportunities through the tender process to successful award
• Prepare estimates, costings, and detailed quotations
• Build pricing and proposals from scratch using internal templates
• Develop relationships with M&E contractors, developers, and key stakeholders
• Ensure smooth handover of secured projects to the delivery team

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a sales role within fire protection, M&E, or a technical construction-related sector
• Experience working within the South of the UK market
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to price and build quotes independently
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced SME environment
• Self-motivated and able to work remotely with minimal supervision
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills
• Ability to manage the full sales process from lead generation through to handover
• Technical understanding of fire protection systems and design principles is highly desirable

Package

• Basic salary: £35,000 £45,000 (depending on experience)
• Open to both junior candidates with drive and experienced sales professionals
• Strong opportunity for progression within a growing business

Additional Information

This role will suit a proactive, results-driven individual who thrives in a new business environment and is confident generating opportunities through their own efforts.

You will be given the freedom to run your own desk, build your pipeline, and make a direct impact on business growth.