Business Development Specialist (Fire and Life Safety)

Location: San Diego, California, United States; hybrid work schedule

Salary: $60,000–$100,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global provides fire protection engineering, accessibility consulting, risk analysis, process safety, forensic investigation, security risk consulting, emergency management, and digital innovation services.

What you will do

• Identify, develop, and follow up on sales leads and new client opportunities.
• Build and maintain client relationships, manage existing accounts, support renewals, and identify value-added opportunities.
• Explain fire and life safety and process safety services and connect them to client needs.
• Collaborate with technical colleagues and marketing specialists on proposals and qualifications.
• Maintain sales, pipeline, order, project, and contract-renewal data.
• Support business development and operations teams with growth initiatives and pipeline progression.

Requirements

• Two or more years of inside sales representative experience and/or a bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Project coordination, organization, attention to detail, initiative, and follow-through.
• Strong customer service, listening, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence using databases and menu-driven reports.

Nice to have

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Experience with GovWin, Deltek, or similar government contract tracking systems.
• Experience working for a professional services firm.
• Knowledge of industry trends, competing firms, and government opportunity research.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time salaried position without commission.
• Retirement plan and healthcare coverage.
• Broad range of additional benefits that may vary by position and location.
• Professional growth supported through global employee networks.
• Equal opportunity employment environment.