Fire Protection Sales Project Manager

Commercial & Industrial | Madison, WI

Location: Madison, WI

Position Type: Full-time, long-term, on-site

About The Role

This position leads project-based fire protection sales for a mechanical services organization with a dedicated fire protection team supporting commercial and industrial projects. The Fire Protection Sales Project Manager is responsible for developing opportunities, managing client relationships, and supporting the full lifecycle of fire sprinkler and special hazard projects.

The role works closely with internal engineering, estimating, project management, and field teams to deliver compliant, well-executed fire protection solutions across a wide range of facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage sales opportunities for fire protection projects, including sprinkler and special hazard systems
• Build and maintain relationships with owners, facility managers, general contractors, and design partners
• Review drawings, specifications, and scope documents to support accurate proposals and pricing
• Collaborate with estimating, engineering, and operations teams to develop competitive solutions
• Lead the sales process from opportunity identification through contract award and project handoff
• Support change orders, scope clarifications, and ongoing client communication throughout the project lifecycle
• Maintain working knowledge of fire protection codes, standards, and industry best practices
• Represent the fire protection team in meetings, walkthroughs, and presentations
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience in fire protection sales, project sales, or construction-related business development
• Working knowledge of fire sprinkler systems and life safety solutions
• Exposure to special hazard systems strongly preferred
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentive potential
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Company vehicle, phone, and gas card provided to support territory coverage and client relationships
• Long-term stability within a diversified mechanical services organization
• Support from in-house estimating, engineering, and project teams
• Opportunity for growth within a well-established MEPF group
  
  

Relevant Titles

Fire Protection Project Sales Manager, Fire Sprinkler Project Sales Manager, Life Safety Sales Manager, Fire Protection Business Development Manager

Application

Please apply to this posting and/or send your resume to anna.boyd@gogpac.com for more details.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.