Business Development Manager – UK & Ireland (Fire Detection Solutions) Location: London Join a global leader in building technologies as our Business Development Manager for Fire Detection in the UK & Ireland. In this pivotal role, you’ll drive strategic growth, create demand from the specification stage, and build lasting relationships with end users, consultants, and contractors. What You’ll Do Reporting to the Global Business Development Leader, you’ll work closely with the local Fire Detection team to identify opportunities, define vertical markets, and deliver impactful presentations and product demos. You’ll grow brand awareness and recommend tailored solutions for complex projects. What We Offer Competitive salary + performance bonus Company car 25 days holiday + bank holidays Private medical cover 7% matched pension, life assurance, EAP Discounts on brands and security products Cycle to work & referral schemes Training and development opportunities Collaborative team environment Career progression across multiple pathways Commitment to safety through Zero Harm policy IT equipment provided How You’ll Do It Use your technical expertise in Fire Detection systems to influence design and specification decisions. Collaborate with R&D, Product Management, and Technical Support to deliver innovative solutions. Maintain accurate records for forecasting and strategic planning. What We’re Looking For 10+ years’ experience in sales/business development within fire detection Strong technical knowledge of system design and products Proven ability to secure specifications and influence stakeholders Excellent presentation and communication skills Strategic mindset with marketing experience High-level prospecting and stakeholder identification Self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative Willingness to travel across UK & Ireland #LI-JB3 #LI-Hybrid Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.