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Business Development Manager, Fire and Safety; East Coast

Job in Schaumburg, Cook County, Illinois, 60159, USA
Listing for: Convergint Technologies, LLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
  • Sales
    Business Development, Sales Manager
  • Business
    Business Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Business Development Manager, Fire and Life Safety (East Coast)

Description

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Who You Are

You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You value a positive culture and embrace equal opportunity. You strive to be the best version of yourself at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Business Development Manager.

Who

We Are

With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer's best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

Objective

This position will identify opportunities within and above the CTC level to grow the fire alarm business across the assigned region. The intent is to pursue those opportunities through enablement and support of the CTC (branch) and it's Colleagues by leveraging both your industry experience and our existing internal resources to drive new fire alarm and life safety business nationally with a regional focus.

What

You'll Do
  • CTC Enablement by supporting marketing materials and initiatives, recruitment efforts, identification of M&A opportunities, and strategic initiative fire support.
  • Team up with CTC (branch) colleagues and other Strategic Initiatives teams to support fire alarm sales training, qualifying opportunities, and support in developing winning proposals for large RFP's.
  • Support Convergint's Strategic Fire Initiative through fire and life safety product partner engagement, internal SharePoint content creation, and supporting the evolution of internal resources such as estimating tool, etc.
  • Support National/Regional Electrical Contractor initiatives by partnering with the local AE's in strategy development to go wider and deeper into their organization(s).
  • Collaborate with both Global Accounts and Data Center teams to create accountability for fire alarm growth initiatives.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.
What You'll Need

Extensive success selling fire alarm and life safety systems in both the new construction and end user markets.

Well recognized as an expert at what you do.

Successful track record of sales success.

Ability to think strategically and develop new strategies and execute tactics for growth.

Strong coaching and mentoring skills.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Shown ability to engage cross-function colleagues in Marketing, business development, sales, and operations.

Extraordinary organizational skills.

Comfort with executive presentations.

Must be a team player also a team leader.

Company Benefits

Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which all individuals are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits:

10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually

Fun & Laughter Day Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Plan

Life insurance & Disability Plan

Wellness Program

401K Matching Plan

Colleague Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive salary and compensation plan

Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle

Corporate Social Responsibility Day

Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable)

Paid parental leave

Requirements

Education:

College degree, trade school or equivalent experience

Minimum Experience:

5-7 years sales including 2 years in the area of commercial (electronic security, fire alarm, systems integration)

Preferred Experience:

NICET Level III or higher - NCET IV

Behaviors

Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Equal Opportunity Employer

Convergint is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.…

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