Business Development Manager

Fire Safety and Protection

$70K — $95K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in business development or sales roles, preferably in fire safety or related fields
  • Proven track record in securing new commercial accounts and managing client relationships
  • Strong understanding of fire safety regulations and compliance standards
  • Excellent communication and networking skills
  • Ability to analyze market data and develop strategic business plans
  • Experience in coordinating marketing initiatives and leveraging social media
  • Willingness to travel as needed for business development activities

Responsibilities

  • Identify and secure new commercial clients for fire safety services
  • Develop a robust pipeline through various prospecting methods
  • Establish lasting relationships with stakeholders in key verticals
  • Target high-value customer segments to increase revenue
  • Plan and coordinate marketing campaigns to support business objectives
  • Monitor marketing performance and recommend improvements for lead generation
  • Collaborate with internal teams to explore cross-selling opportunities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive life and disability insurance coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous paid time off policy including 7 holidays and one floating holiday
  • 401k retirement savings plan with traditional and Roth options
  • Tuition reimbursement and career advancement opportunities
  • Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Supportive company culture focused on employee development and safety
Full Job Description
The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth through proactive customer acquisition, strategic partnership development, and coordination of marketing initiatives across all branches. This role focuses on identifying and securing new commercial business opportunities, particularly recurring service contracts, while supporting branch-level marketing execution and ensuring alignment with company branding and compliance messaging.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales
• Identify, qualify, and secure new commercial clients for fire safety inspections, system installations, maintenance contracts, and related services.
• Develop and maintain a consistent pipeline of contacts through prospecting methods including cold outreach, site visits, networking, referrals, and analysis of permit and market data.
• Establish and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders, including property managers, facility leaders, general contractors, and industry partners.
• Target high-value verticals such as industrial facilities, commercial offices, healthcare, retail, restaurants, and multi-location organizations.
• Increase average customer value from $3500 to +$5000 through new customer acquisition
• Target $10M in new customer revenue annually

Marketing Coordination
• Plan and coordinate marketing activities across all branches, including digital campaigns, social media, email communications, and local events.
• Ensure consistency in branding, messaging, and educational content, particularly related to fire safety compliance and prevention standards.
• Monitor and evaluate marketing performance metrics to support lead generation and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align marketing initiatives with business development objectives.

Strategy & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with branch leadership and operations teams to identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities.
• Maintain awareness of applicable fire safety codes, regulations, and industry trends to support consultative selling.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Must be able to travel.

Benefits:

Fire Safety and Protection (FSP) provides comprehensive benefits to ensure the wellbeing of our employees:

Company paid benefits:

Life/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

7 Paid Holidays, and 1 floating holiday (employee choice)

Paid jury duty and bereavement leave

Voluntary Health Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision

Voluntary Life/AD&D

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Supplemental Benefits: Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness

Legal Services

HSA / Health Care and Dependent Care FSA Plans

Additional Benefits:

401k Retirement Plan (Traditional & Roth)

Why FSP?

Supportive Culture: We value our employees and provide ongoing training.

Career Growth: Advance your career with guidance from industry experts as well as tuition reimbursement and pay incentives.

Broad Opportunities: With offices in the eastern U.S. and Canada, we offer diverse locations and roles.

Client-Centered: We serve commercial property owners and facility managers with dedication and care.

Rapid Growth: Join us as we expand and invest in new markets.

Professional Development:

FSP is committed to providing opportunities for employee career advancement within the Fire and Life Safety Industry. As part of this commitment, FSP offers various program sponsorships, including a NICET certification program, which reimburses employees for the costs of NICET Level I,II,III, IV study materials and testing and provides tiered pay increases upon achievement of certification.

Health & Safety:

The personal safety and health of each employee of our organization is of primary importance. We believe that our employees are our most important assets and that their safety is our greatest responsibility. It is Fire Safety and Protection's objective to ensure a safe and productive working environment for all employees. At FSP we believe that illnesses and injuries can and must be prevented. We believe in empowering each employee to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.

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