Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – Fire Suppression (EMEA, Data Centre Focus) for Johnson Controls. Drive demand creation for fire suppression portfolio, engage with consultants, influencers, and owner/operators, and represent Johnson Controls at industry events.

Requirements

• Proven experience in the fire suppression industry
• Operational understanding of data centre construction and best practices related to fire suppression
• Ability to travel to London frequently
• Strong history in business development, sales, or specification-led roles
• Initiative-taking, proactive, and results-driven
• Customer-focused with a growth mindset
• Highly influential with the ability to impact decision-making
• Experience in a B2B commercial environment
• Technical knowledge of fire protection products, suppression technologies, codes, and standards
• Creative critical thinking skills in technical environments
• Excellent relationship-building and strategic thinking abilities
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
• Flexibility to travel extensively across the EMEA region

Benefits

• Competitive salary with commission/bonus plan
• 25 days paid holidays and sick pay
• Comprehensive benefits package including: 7% matched pension, private medical, life assurance, employee assistance program, referral scheme, discounts on high street brands and Johnson Controls security products, cycle to work scheme