CareerPlan

Fire Detection Business Development Manager, South

Irving-Texas-United States of AmericaFull-time$101k–$157k2026-11-03 → 2026-11-13
Remote

Core

Drive demand and specification activity for Johnson Controls Fire Detection solutions across the Western United States by building trusted relationships with consultants, architects, engineers, and end users to influence design decisions and grow market presence.

Role type

Strategic business development manager (fire detection)

Builds

Fire detection and life safety solutions for data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education

Domain

Building systems / Fire protection / Life safety

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Fire detection systems expertise, Specification influence, Strategic account management, Technical sales, Relationship management, Code compliance knowledge, Territory strategy, Project pipeline management

Preferred skills

NFPA/IBC/IFC regulations knowledge, Critical infrastructure experience, Consulting engineer network, Major project pursuit experience

Technologies

Fire detection systems, Fire alarm technologies

Responsibilities

Drive business development activities to increase demand for fire detection solutions, Serve as subject matter expert for fire detection solutions, Identify and track large project opportunities from specification through award, Develop and execute territory strategies, Deliver technical seminars and product demonstrations, Build relationships with consulting engineers and AHJs, Influence project design with code-compliant solutions, Partner with product management and engineering, Collaborate with regional sales teams, Maintain opportunity pipelines in CRM systems, Represent company at industry events

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC