Business Development Manager – Passive Fire Protection

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth in the Passive Fire Protection sector. Working closely with directors and senior management, you will identify profitable opportunities, develop new client relationships and expand existing accounts across education, social housing, public authorities, student accommodation, hospitality and leisure.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies to increase revenue from existing and prospective clients.
• Research target sectors and identify new growth opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision‑makers, consultants, contractors and end‑users.
• Generate leads, create a strong pipeline of projects and tender enquiries.
• Provide consultative solutions that differentiate NEO Property Solutions from competitors.
• Deliver professional presentations and proposals to prospective clients.
• Support the preparation and submission of tender bids, including writing technical and scenario‑based responses.
• Collaborate with technical and commercial teams to produce competitive, profitable proposals.
• Monitor market trends, legislation and industry developments to uncover new opportunities.

Required profile

• Proven experience selling Passive Fire Protection services.
• Track record of selling into education, social housing, student accommodation, hotels, leisure and public sector organisations.
• Strong understanding of fire compartmentation and fire doors, and relevant regulations.
• Experience with government, local authority and education sector procurement and tender processes.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve business growth and secure new opportunities.
• Consultative sales approach with excellent commercial awareness.
• Bid writing and technical proposal experience.
• Excellent presentation, communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Self‑motivated, proactive and performance‑driven.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office applications