Business Development Manager; Fire Alarms

Our client is a North West Florida Fire Systems Safety Company who have been in business for over 50 years and have a team of over 50 employees.

They offer a wide range of services across the fire protection sector including Fire Alarms, Suppression, Extinguishers and Sprinklers.

Strong Fire Alarm Professional needed

The Outside Fire Alarm BDM / Sales Executive is responsible for identifying and securing high-value contracts in the commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors. The primary goal is to build a "pipeline" by influencing key decision‑makers—electrical engineers, general contractors, and facility directors—before a project even goes to bid.

• Competitive Basic Salary
• Quarterly bonus
• Phone & laptop
• Car allowance of $600 per month + Gas card or a company vehicle with gas card
• 100% Health insurance
• Good PTO
• 401k @ 3% match up

• 5/7+ years in the Fire alarm industry (Estimating, Sales, or Design).
• Need to be confident in New Construction Fire Alarm Sales and Estimating.
• Technical Literacy:
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, BIM models, and calculations.

• Experience with estimating software (e.g., McCormick, Accubid) and ideally design software like Alarm
  
  CAD, FireCAD or Revit.

• NICET Level II or higher in Fire Alarm Systems Layout (strongly preferred).
• Good knowledge / cross section of Addressable Panels
• Knowledge of state‑specific fire marshal regulations and local building codes.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong negotiation, time management, and the ability to manage

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Fire Alarm sales.