Business Development Manager- Global Energy & Emerging Markets

Do you want to be part of a forward-thinking team inside a global company?
The Opportunity
As investment accelerates across renewable energy, energy storage, electrification, data centers, and mission-critical infrastructure, Firetrace is expanding its presence in global energy and emerging markets. We are seeking an entrepreneurial, results-driven business development professional to help accelerate this growth and create lasting customer and partner relationships.

The Business Development Manager – Global Energy & Emerging Markets will identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities across clean energy and adjacent high-growth markets. This is a customer-facing, growth-oriented role for a proactive business developer who combines strategic thinking, technical curiosity, relationship-building, and commercial execution.

Who We Are
Firetrace International is a global leader in fire suppression solutions, specializing in automatic fire detection and suppression systems that protect people, assets, and critical infrastructure.
As part of Halma plc, a FTSE 100 global group of life-saving technology companies, we are united by a shared purpose: solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges—from clean energy transition to water security and safety.
At Firetrace, we are proud to be building a safer, more sustainable world—together.

What You Will Achieve
The successful candidate will open new accounts, cultivate strategic partnerships, build and convert a qualified pipeline, and expand the adoption of Firetrace solutions across OEMs, utilities, developers, EPCs, integrators, and asset owners/operators.

- Business Development & Revenue Growth—identify, pursue, and secure new customers, strategic accounts, and revenue-generating opportunities.

- Penetrate Emerging Markets—develop account-specific strategies to penetrate new markets, applications and customer segments. Identify emerging market trends and translate opportunities into actionable commercial initiatives.

- Strategic Accounts & Partnerships—establish and strengthen relationships with OEMs, utilities, developers, EPCs, distributors, integrators and other industry partners

- Consultative & Technical Selling—communicate the technical and commercial value of Firetrace solutions, emphasizing the safety, asset protection, risk reduction and operational resilience.

- Commercial Execution & Collaboration—coordinate cross-functional resources to advance opportunities from initial engagement through commercial close.

What You Bring

- 2+ years of successful business development, strategic sales, or related commercial experience in energy, industrial, clean technology, fire protection or mission-critical markets

- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field or equivalent relevant experience.

- Demonstrated success developing new customers, markets, strategic accounts, or commercial partnerships.

- Proven ability to prospect, build a qualified pipeline, navigate complex sales cycles, and convert opportunities into revenue.

- Experience engaging OEMs, utilities, EPCs, developers, integrators, distributors, or other industrial or energy customers.

- Strong consultative selling, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-management skills.

- Commercial acumen and ability to communicate technical solutions in terms of customer value and business outcomes.

- Proficiency with CRM systems, pipeline management, forecasting, and account planning.

- Ability to work independently, collaborate across functions, and travel as required.

- Successful candidate must possess unrestricted work authorization, but may live/work in any US location, provided they are near a major airport for easy travel accessibility.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in renewable energy, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), electrification, data centers, power generation, or fire protection.

- Established industry relationships within relevant energy or industrial markets.

- Experience developing distributor or channel partnerships and introducing solutions into new markets.

Why You'll Love Working Here

- Leadership team that truly cares about company culture and our employees

- Top-tier benefit package, including premium healthcare benefits with low-cost premiums, 401K with company match, company-paid life and disability insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, and more!

- Ability to have direct impact on company success — your work is seen and valued by leaders, not lost in a big machine
If you're curious, collaborative, resilient, and eager to make a difference, we'd love to meet you. Our team is committed to building a better world and welcoming brilliant people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.  #firetrace #LI-SS8
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