Group Key Account Manager – Fire Detection & Security Systems

Job Title: Group Key Account Manager – Fire Detection & Security Systems

Industry Sector: Fire Detection, Security Systems, Fire Protection, Passive Fire, Building Management Systems, Building Energy Management Systems, Smart Controls, Fire Alarms, Fire & Security, Security Systems, Access Control Systems, CCTV, Telecoms, Intruder Alarms, Door Access, Key Account Manager, National Sales Manager, Senior Sales, Business Development Manager

Home & office based: Need to be commutable to St Albans OR Birmingham (2 days from either offices)

Remuneration: £55,000 - £65,000 neg + bonus

Benefits: Hybrid vehicle or circa £5000 car allowance, pension, death in service, 25 days annual leave, phone & laptop

The role of the Group Key Account Manager – Fire Detection & Security Systems will involve:

• Group Key Account Manager position promoting, the design, supply & installation services of fire & security systems
• Majority of your time will be spent managing a team of account managers
• Setting target and the strategic direction of the team
• Will have interaction with some key customers for example: end users & facilities management companies
• Typical sector would include: education, hospitality, warehouses, private, property management and retail
• Working on projects such as: schools, restaurants, clubs, business parks, theatres etc
• Project order values can vary from £5k – £200k
• Turnover target will be team related

The ideal applicant will be an Group Key Account Manager – Fire Detection & Security Systems with:

• Must have experience managing a sales team
• Must have key accounts experience
• Must be from the fire or security industry ideally both
• Ideally will have a sound knowledge of various communication systems such as: fire alarms, access controls, telecoms, CCTV, intruder alarms & door access
• Ideally be aware of the industry standards
• Excellent communications skills both written and verbal
• Stable career background
• Attention to detail and methodical organisational skills

Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with within: Fire Detection, Security Systems, Fire Protection, Passive Fire, Building Management Systems, Building Energy Management Systems, Smart Controls, Fire Alarms, Fire & Security, Security Systems, Access Control Systems, CCTV, Telecoms, Intruder Alarms, Door Access, Key Account Manager, National Sales Manager, Senior Sales, Business Development Manager