What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Executive / Relationship Development Manager – Fire Life Safety position at Commercial Fire Protection, Inc.?
About Us:
At Commercial Fire Protection, we do more than fire safety—we deliver peace of mind. Every day, we step up as heroes, solving problems, ensuring compliance, and building trust. Backed by cutting-edge technology like FireCloud and a culture of excellence, we deliver full-spectrum fire protection solutions to multifamily, commercial, municipal, and HOA clients from Seattle to Houston.
Position Overview:
We’re seeking a driven and entrepreneur-minded Relationship Development Manager to join our growing team. You’ll be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, nurturing existing client relationships, and driving revenue growth in your territory. If you’re a hunter with a heart—someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and believes in a white-glove service approach—this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, networking, and referrals
- Conduct site walks and prepare service proposals for inspections, testing, and monitoring across our suite of offerings (extinguishers, sprinklers, alarms, fire pumps, generators etc.)
- Present and position FireCloud as a differentiating value-add to prospective clients
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with property managers, facilities directors, and procurement teams
- Meet or exceed quarterly sales quotas and activity KPIs
- Partner with internal teams (operations, customer service, and finance) to ensure client satisfaction and service delivery
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- 3 years of outside sales experience, ideally in fire life safety, building services, or B2B service industries
- Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets
- Strong relationship-building and consultative selling skills
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities
- Self-starter with high accountability and a team-oriented mindset
- Knowledge of local fire codes, NFPA standards, or life safety regulations is a plus
What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary uncapped commission
- Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k with match)
- Company vehicle
- Ongoing training and professional development
- A purpose-driven career centered around providing tailored solutions and consistently delivering on promises