Senior Business Development Manager — Fire Protection (National)
We’re hiring a strategic Business Development leader to grow our national fire protection consulting business. You’ll sell and advise on engineering and life-safety services across the lifecycle — consulting, system design, testing & inspection, maintenance programs, and third-party certifications — while shaping go-to-market strategy and expanding our footprint with developers, REITs, architects and large property owners.
What you’ll do
- Own national GTM strategy for fire consulting and lead its execution.
- Source, qualify and close high-value opportunities; manage a pipeline from proposal to contract.
- Build and deepen relationships with developers, REITs, property owners, A / E firms and strategic partners.
- Shape proposals : scope, pricing, commercial terms and delivery plans that balance technical quality and margin.
- Coordinate with technical leaders and partner design / install firms to ensure profitable, on-time delivery.
- Identify upsell and recurring revenue opportunities (testing, maintenance, certifications) and expand service mix.
- Represent the company at industry events, code forums and executive client meetings.
You are
A seasoned fire-protection or life-safety professional with proven success selling services (consulting, design, inspection, maintenance).Comfortable engaging at the C-suite and owner level and translating technical value into commercial outcomes.Able to operate effectively in ambiguity — you set strategy, iterate quickly, and drive measurable results.A strong collaborator who partners with technical teams, contractors and channel partners.Commercially savvy with excellent negotiation, presentation and proposal skills.Requirements
Required
Demonstrated track record growing services revenue in fire protection, life-safety, or related engineering services.Deep familiarity with fire protection codes, standards and industry stakeholders.Experience shaping proposals and pricing for consulting / design / testing programs.Proven ability to build and maintain strategic client relationships (developers, REITs, A / E, owners).Nice to have
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or engineering background.Experience with third-party certification programs and recurring service revenue models.National accounts / multi-region rollout experience.Technical background in fire systems design, commissioning, or inspection.Benefits
Why join
Competitive benefits : medical / dental / vision + 401(k) with 5% employer match.Unlimited PTO (manager-approved), covered travel & business expenses.Support for training, certifications and PE licensure.Bonus opportunity and relocation support (as applicable).A high-visibility role on a growth team where your commercial and technical leadership will shape the future of fire protection services.To apply, send your resume and a brief note describing a recent strategic win you led in fire protection or life-safety services.