Remote Business Development Manager, Fire & Seismic Solutions

nvent; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead growth of the CADDY Fire & Seismic business across the Southwest region, with a primary focus on Southern California. This remote role involves expanding our presence in key construction markets by collaborating with engineers, contractors, and project teams.

You will advance opportunities through the sales pipeline, deliver technical presentations, and support new product introductions while traveling up to 60% across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, with a preference for Engineering or another technical field.
• 5+ years of experience managing a sales territory or region in a technical sales, sales engineering, application engineering, business development, or related customer-facing role.
• Experience supporting commercial construction projects involving fire protection, mechanical, electrical, structural, or related building systems.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts with contractors, engineers, field personnel, business owners, and executive partners.
• Experience influencing project decisions through technical expertise and consultative engagement.

Responsibilities

• Grow assigned product categories by finding opportunities, managing the sales pipeline, and delivering regional growth.
• Partner with contractors, specifying engineers, manufacturers' representatives, and other project partners to influence project specifications.
• Help customers evaluate seismic bracing applications, design approaches, and product solutions for fire protection, mechanical, electrical, and data infrastructure systems.
• Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and training to audiences from field installers to contractors and business owners.
• Support adoption of seismic design software and other tools that simplify design and installation.
• Gather customer feedback, vendor insights, and market trends to shape future products and growth strategies.

Skills

Sales experience

Technical selling

CRM knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical field

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

nVent is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead growth of the CADDY Fire & Seismic business across the Southwest region, with a primary focus on Southern California. This remote role involves expanding our presence in key construction markets by collaborating with engineers, contractors, and project teams.

You will advance opportunities through the sales pipeline, deliver technical presentations, and support new product introductions while traveling up to 60% across the region.