Fire & Life Safety Marketing Specialist

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Job Summary: The Life & Safety Marketing Specialist plays a critical role in promoting fire protection and life safety solutions, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems, emergency lighting, and related services. This position focuses on developing targeted marketing strategies, educating stakeholders, and engagement with architects, engineers, specifiers, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and end users. A strong understanding of fire safety codes, building regulations, and technical systems is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following list is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.  All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

• Develop and Execute Marketing Plans: Create and manage campaigns, content, and promotional materials tailored to industry professionals and decision-makers.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand their safety needs and provide effective solutions.
• Product and Service Promotion: Communicate the value and benefits of fire and life safety systems through digital, print, and in-person channels.
• Technical Expertise: Explain and demonstrate the functionality of fire protection systems, including alarms, sprinklers, and emergency lighting.
• Industry Knowledge: Stay current with fire safety codes (e.g., NFPA), building regulations, and emerging technologies in life safety.
• Marketing Analytics: Monitor campaign performance, analyze data, and adjust strategies to improve outreach and ROI.

Job Requirements:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience in marketing, sales, or business development.
• Knowledge of fire safety systems and relevant codes (e.g., NFPA, IBC).
• Technical aptitude to understand and explain complex systems.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Project management capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Fire Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Industry certifications (e.g., NICET, NFPA, manufacturer-specific training) are a plus.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• Professional, business-casual office environment
• Full-time position
• Travel involved

Compensation & Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits following 30 days of employment
• Company paid life insurance, long term disability insurance
• Optional supplemental benefits
• Paid PTO during your first year of employment
• 7 paid holidays
• 401K plan with safe harbor match | 401K Roth plan with safe harbor match
• Business casual office environment
• Referral program

- Direct Applicants Only - No Third-Party Recruiters-

Fire Fighter Sales and Service Co. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran, or military status.