Remote Fire & Life Safety Spec Sales BizDev

Kidde Global Solutions; Virginia; Remote; USD 105,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Kidde Global Solutions is seeking a Business Development Specialist – Specification Sales to cultivate relationships with electrical engineers, fire protection consultants, design firms, GC’s, and ECs, ensuring Kidde Commercial fire alarm systems are specified. The role blends technical outreach with strategic engagement across project types.

You will help engineers and specifiers write Kidde Commercial into new constructions and retrofits, while coordinating with dealers for budgeting and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of sales experience in the fire alarm, low‑voltage, or life‑safety systems industry.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with engineering and construction partners.
• Target non‑specified projects with GCs and ECs.
• Promote Kidde Commercial fire alarm products and technologies.
• Influence project specifications to include Kidde Commercial systems.
• Provide technical guidance during design phases and support budgeting and design efforts.
• Represent Kidde Commercial at industry events to expand brand visibility.
• Travel up to 75% within the assigned region.

Skills

Sales experience

Fire alarm industry knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

Kidde Global Solutions is seeking a Business Development Specialist – Specification Sales to cultivate relationships with electrical engineers, fire protection consultants, design firms, GC’s, and ECs, ensuring Kidde Commercial fire alarm systems are specified. The role blends technical outreach with strategic engagement across project types.

You will help engineers and specifiers write Kidde Commercial into new constructions and retrofits, while coordinating with dealers for budgeting and