Business Development Representative

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Owings Mills, MD, USA
In-Office
80K-110K Annually
Entry level
Energy • Industrial • Automation
The Role
Prospects and develops new business with contractors, engineers, and facility owners for building automation and control solutions. Responsibilities include influencing project specifications, responding to RFPs, preparing proposals, negotiating terms, closing opportunities, growing accounts, forecasting pipeline, and representing the company at industry events. The role collaborates with engineering, operations, project management, and service teams and requires frequent territory travel.
Summary Generated by Built In

Ready to grow your career while driving the future of smart buildings?

At Smart Building Technologies, a Fidelity company, we’re helping facilities run smarter, safer, and more efficiently through cutting-edge building automation and control solutions.

We’re looking for a driven, relationship-focused Business Development Representative who thrives on building connections, solving problems, and closing deals.

If you’re energized by creating new opportunities and seeing complex projects, come to life, this is your chance to join a high-impact team that rewards hustle and results.

What You’ll Bring to the Table:

  • Proven outside B2B sales experience, ideally within technical, industrial, or construction-related products or systems.
  • Experience in Building Automation Systems (BAS), HVAC controls, or industrial automation preferred
  • Excellent relationship-building, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with contractors and engineers—understanding their workflows, priorities, and project language.
  • A self-starter mindset with energy, resilience, and drive to succeed in the field.
  • Business acumen to discuss ROI, lifecycle value, and total cost of ownership.
  • Willingness to travel frequently within your territory (50–75%).

Bonus Points If You Have:

  • Knowledge of protocols like BACnet, Modbus, or LonWorks.
  • Exposure to industrial or life sciences environments (pharma, biotech, cleanroom, manufacturing).
  • Established relationships with contractors or engineers in the field.

What You’ll Do:

  • Prospect, qualify, and develop new business by building strong relationships with mechanical contractors, general contractors, consulting engineers, and facility owners.
  • Partner early in the design phase to influence specs and deliver smart, value-driven control solutions.
  • Respond to RFPs, craft compelling proposals, negotiate terms, and close opportunities.
  • Drive account growth through renewals, upsells, and cross-sells.
  • Collaborate with internal operations, engineering, project management, and service teams to ensure flawless delivery.
  • Represent SBT at trade shows, conferences, and industry networking events.
  • Track your pipeline, forecast accurately, and hit or exceed your sales goals

Why You’ll Love It Here

We believe that a fulfilling career goes beyond just a paycheck. Here’s how we make sure our team thrives both professionally and personally:

  • Professional Development: Access to World Class continuous learning opportunities, workshops, and certifications.
  • Career Advancement: Clear pathways for growth within the company, with mentorship from industry leaders.
  • Generous PTO: Ample paid time off to relax, recharge, and explore your passions outside of work.
  • Health & Well-being: Comprehensive Health Plans: Including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Competitive pay: Base pay range of $80,000 – $110,000+. Commensurate with experience. This range represents a general guideline; however, several factors are considered when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. This position is eligible for a bonus based off individual performance.

Skills Required

  • Proven outside B2B sales experience
  • Experience with Building Automation Systems, HVAC controls, or industrial automation
  • Excellent relationship-building, presentation, and negotiation skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with contractors and engineers
  • Self-starter mindset with energy, resilience, and drive to succeed in the field
  • Business acumen to discuss ROI, lifecycle value, and total cost of ownership
  • Willingness to travel frequently within the territory
  • Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, or LonWorks protocols
  • Exposure to industrial or life sciences environments
  • Established relationships with contractors or engineers
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The Company
3,300 Employees
Year Founded: 1945

What We Do

The group provides HVAC/mechanical services, building automation, emergency power, and energy solutions to commercial/industrial, mission-critical, government, education, and healthcare markets. Founded as a full-service mechanical engineering, contracting, and service company, Fidelity focuses on building energy efficiency, sustainable energy solutions, and service excellence. Through acquisitions and partnerships, it has expanded to more than 75 locations across the United States, supporting a broad range of building operations and customer needs.

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