Business Development Manager

Build a Brand-New Territory From the Ground Up — Northeast USA Solution Sales Engineer | New Business Development (Also known in the market as: Territory Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Engineer)

Location:
New Jersey, Philadelphia & PA, New York State, Connecticut & Boston | Hybrid/Remote
Pay: $100,000 base | $180,000 OTE | Uncapped bonus for over achievement

Some sales roles ask you to manage what's already there. This one asks you to build something that isn't — yet. We're opening up an entirely new territory stretching from New Jersey and Philadelphia, up through New York State and Connecticut, into Boston, and we need someone hungry enough to make it their own from day one. If you've built a territory before, know what it takes to open doors that have never been opened, and you've got a technical curiosity for how sensors, machine safety systems, and automation actually work — this is the kind of role that can define a career.

This isn't a warm-desk account management job — it's a founder's mindset opportunity inside an established, global safety business. You'll have the backing of a 45+ year heritage brand and a Halma plc balance sheet, but the freedom and blank canvas of a true new-business hunter role. Every relationship you build, every account you land, is yours. And with $180k OTE plus uncapped bonus for over achievement, there's no ceiling on what strong performance can earn you.

• Proactively identifying, researching, and prospecting new client opportunities across Machinery Safety, Warehouse Automation, and Food & Beverage sectors throughout your territory
• Building and executing a strategic territory plan to establish Fortress's presence across NJ, PA, NY State, CT, and Boston from scratch
• Building a robust, self-generated pipeline through networking, outreach, referrals, and close work with marketing
• Establishing relationships with technical decision-makers and key stakeholders at prospective organizations
• Representing Fortress at industry events, trade shows, and conferences to generate leads and build brand presence in a new market
• Leading technical discovery sessions to understand customer challenges and operational requirements
• Designing and presenting tailored solution proposals and demonstrations that clearly show value and ROI
• Acting as the technical liaison between customers and internal teams (Customer Service, Technical Support, Product, Engineering)

• A genuine track record of new business development — ideally including territory-building or market-opening experience
• A technical background (Engineering degree or equivalent hands-on experience — Mechanical, Electromechanical, Computer Science, IT)
• Experience in a Sales Engineer, Solutions Engineer, Technical Consultant, or similar client-facing technical role
• Domain experience or strong affinity with Machinery Safety, Industrial Automation, Sensors, or Machine Building
• Confidence translating complex technical concepts for a range of audiences, from engineers to executives
• A consultative, solution-focused mindset and strong problem-solving instincts
• Self-motivation and comfort managing your own diary and priorities in a fast-paced, autonomous environment
• Willingness to travel within your territory to meet customers and attend industry events (up to ~40%)

• $100,000 base salary with $180,000 OTE — plus an uncapped bonus for over achievement, so your earning potential truly has no ceiling
• 24 days holiday + 9 office closure days
• 401(k) matching and profit-sharing potential
• 14 weeks fully paid parental leave
• Group healthcare (medical, dental, vision) with family/partner options
• Employee Assistance Program and long service recognition

Since 1977, Fortress Safety has been protecting people and equipment in hazardous environments around the world — from our UK HQ in Wolverhampton to operations across the USA, Europe, Australia, China, and India. We're part of Halma plc, a UK FTSE 100 company with over 8,000 people across 50+ businesses worldwide — global scale, genuine purpose.

At Fortress, we don't just accept difference — we celebrate it. We're committed to an inclusive recruitment process for everyone, and if you need any accommodations along the way, just let us know.

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