About Rapidrop

Join Rapidrop – A Global Leader in Fire Protection Innovation 

Rapidrop, we’re proud to be a British manufacturer and worldwide supplier of high‑quality fire sprinklers and fire suppression equipment.  From our headquarters in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, we support customers in over 75 countries with reliable, internationally approved fire safety solutions. Our extensive product range—spanning UK‑manufactured sprinkler heads, valves, flexible hose systems, and specialist fire protection components—has earned us a strong reputation for quality, innovation, technical expertise and importantly our customer centric approach.  

We are committed to protecting lives and property with our systems installed around the globe, contributing to major commercial developments and iconic projects.

IFI, the original foundation of Rapidrop, supports the construction and fenestration industry, supplying specialists and installers with all aspects of the fixtures, fitting tools and consumables.

With a collaborative culture and a growing international footprint, Rapidrop offers a dynamic workplace where your work truly makes a difference.  

Over the past eighteen months, we’ve welcomed a new CEO and Chairman, alongside significant investment and developed long-term expansion and growth plans. 

These plans include investment in brand new storage facilities in the UAE and increased capacity in Europe shortening lead times. In addition, we have committed to a new product development programme, allowing us to supply an even wider range of products, instantly.  
 
Today, we export to more than 75 countries, with teams based in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and South Africa. We’ve also reinvested in our UK operations, completing a full office refurbishment to create a modern working environment for our teams. This is truly an exciting time for Rapidrop as we focus on the growth of our product and people.  

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Headquartered in Peterborough, Rapidrop combines engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing capability and international distribution to deliver high-quality fire protection solutions used across commercial, residential and infrastructure projects globally.

Rapidrop products have been installed in major developments including The Shard, Wembley Stadium, Heathrow Terminal 5, Reykjavik Opera House and Etihad Towers in Dubai, demonstrating our reputation for reliability, innovation and technical excellence.

Join Rapidrop at an exciting stage of global growth

Area Sales Manager - IFI

Location: East and North of England

IFI, part of the Rapidrop Group, is looking for a commercially focused and motivated Area Sales Manager to develop customer relationships, identify new business opportunities and drive sales growth across the East and North of England.

The Role

The Area Sales Manager will play an important role in growing IFI's customer base and strengthening existing relationships across a territory covering Norwich to Newcastle.

Working closely with the IFI Sales Manager and wider team, you will promote our extensive range of fasteners, fixings, sealants, adhesives, hardware, tools and consumables to customers across the construction, window and door fabrication, glazing and associated trade sectors.

This is a predominantly field-based role, combining new business development with account management. You will be responsible for identifying commercial opportunities, conducting regular customer visits, developing sales plans and delivering sustainable revenue growth.

Working from home when not visiting customers, you will also attend our Peterborough office regularly to collaborate with colleagues and support regional sales activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, developing new business and managing their own territory within a growing international business.

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Sales Support Coordinator - Outbound/Export Sales

Location: Sharjah, UAE

Rapidrop is looking for an organised and customer-focused Sales Coordinator to join our growing Middle East team in Sharjah, supporting international sales operations across the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

The Role

The Sales Coordinator will play an important role in supporting Rapidrop's international sales activities, ensuring customer enquiries, quotations, orders and shipments are managed accurately and efficiently.

Based in Sharjah, you will work closely with Area Sales Managers, customers, distributors and colleagues across Warehouse, Logistics and Finance to provide a responsive and professional customer experience.

This role combines sales coordination, order management and international logistics. You will be responsible for preparing quotations, processing sales orders, coordinating shipments, maintaining accurate customer records and ensuring orders progress smoothly from initial enquiry through to delivery.

You will need a good understanding of mechanical fire protection products, experience in export sales coordination and the ability to manage multiple customer accounts and deadlines effectively.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy international sales environment, takes pride in delivering excellent customer service and wants to contribute to the continued growth of a global business.

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Customer Support Administrator (Maternity Cover)

Location: Peterborough

Rapidrop is looking for an organised and customer-focused Customer Support Administrator to join our team in Peterborough on a fixed-term basis, providing maternity cover for a minimum of 12 months.

The Role

The Customer Support Administrator will play a key role in delivering excellent customer service, managing customer orders and ensuring enquiries are handled efficiently and professionally.

Working closely with Sales, Planning, Production, Warehouse and Logistics, you will process orders, maintain accurate customer records, provide delivery updates and help resolve customer enquiries, ensuring a smooth and reliable service throughout the order process.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing international business where you will become a valued member of our Customer Support team, build strong customer relationships and contribute to delivering the high standards of service that Rapidrop is known for.

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Internal Sales Executive - Rapidrop 

Location: Peterborough

Rapidrop is looking for a proactive and commercially focused Internal Sales Executive to support the continued growth of our UK business.

The Role

The Internal Sales Executive will be responsible for developing customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities and supporting sales growth across new and existing accounts.

Working closely with the UK Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager and colleagues across the wider business, you will research and qualify prospective customers, follow up enquiries and sales opportunities, and help convert these into confirmed orders. You will also build and maintain an active sales pipeline, manage customer activity through the CRM system and provide a responsive and professional customer experience.

We are looking for someone with previous experience in a proactive sales, internal sales or business development environment, with strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills. Experience using CRM systems and an understanding of sales negotiation and customer development would also be beneficial.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded and proactive sales professional who enjoys developing customer relationships, identifying opportunities and wants to play an important role in the continued growth of Rapidrop’s UK business.

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Internal Sales Specialist - Poland

Location: Warsaw, Poland

Rapidrop is looking for an experienced Internal Sales Specialist to join our growing team in Poland and help drive commercial growth across one of our key European markets.

The Role

The Internal Sales Specialist will play an important role in developing customer relationships, generating new business opportunities and delivering an outstanding customer experience across the Polish market.

Based in Warsaw, you will work closely with the Sales Manager, Area Sales Managers and colleagues across the business to support sales activity, manage customer enquiries and quotations, and help grow Rapidrop's presence throughout Poland.

This role combines account management with proactive business development, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building long-term customer relationships while identifying and converting new sales opportunities.

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Additional Benefits:

• UK Based Roles:

  Company Pension total 8%,
  Employee contributions 3%,
  Rapidrop Global contributions 5%

  (Salary Exchange will be used as the default method for pension contributions)

  Annual leave 20 or 25 days per year (pro rata), Christmas shutdown (Up to 3 days annual leave to be kept back to facilitate this)

  Death in Service benefit: 4x Annual salary from day 1

  Employee Assistance program: (After successful probation period) Access to full support services 24/7
  Shopping rewards
  Health Cash Plan (opticians, dentist, etc.)
  Access to Online Dr`s appointments

  Being part of a passionate team that work together to deliver customer success, growth and continuous improvement