Fire Suppression Business Development Manager

6 days ago


Highland, United States Fire & Life Safety America Full time
Job Summary:

The Fire Suppression Manager position is responsible for overseeing the overall management, operations, and financial performance of the Fire Suppression department. The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert, driving profitability, growth, and performance metrics for the assigned department.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the Fire Suppression department, including fire extinguisher inspections and services, pre-engineered inspections and installations, and fire alarm and security inspections and services.
  • Manage the financial performance of the assigned department, including profit and loss statements, departmental gross revenue, gross margin, and overhead.
  • Communicate and strategize with management on financial progress, growth strategies, human capital requirements, and regular or irregular needs of the office.
  • Ensure proper execution of internal workflow, paperwork, work in the field, quality assurance, quality control, and all work is performed in a safe manner within local, state, and federal guidelines.
  • Achieve departmental objectives through enhancements and improvements of operations and processes.
  • Maintain proper staffing levels using company procedures and policies, in conjunction with bid projections and human resources for talent requirements.
  • Oversee the proper use, maintenance, and repair of company assets, including equipment, tools, supplies, and fleet, in coordination with corporate purchasing and fleet departments.
  • Manage work performed within assigned areas, including spot checks, ride-a-longs, and ongoing training.
  • Ensure proper use, maintenance, and repair of tools, equipment, and fleet.
  • Manage material orders to regulate standard stock quantities in coordination with purchasing departments for order placement.
  • Oversee communication with the billing department for accurate and timely invoicing practices.
  • As assigned, oversee the sales department with business development to achieve increased market share in the assigned area.
  • Promote and coordinate continuing education and certification of employees.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent, required.
  • 10 years of experience in the Fire Life Safety Industry, specifically within Fire Suppression.
  • 7 years of professional computer skills.
  • 5 years of supervisory experience, preferred.
  • Ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in English with employees and customers.
  • Familiarity with analytical business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar.
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record, required.
  • Compliance with SFS's Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements.
  • Ability to travel 90% of the time.
Physical and Work Environment Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift 50lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.

Employees will regularly be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, and noise. Employee will occasionally be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others. Employee must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.



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