Business Development Manager

Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc.•Bozeman, MT

45d

About The Position

The Business Development Manager supports the organization’s strategic growth by evaluating new business opportunities, conducting market and competitive research, and performing financial and operational analyses. This role is a hands‑on contributor responsible for developing insights, building business cases, and supporting cross‑functional initiatives for Wildfire Defense Systems (WDS), Wildfire Defence Systems Canada (WDS Canada), and WD Fire Supply. As the department grows, this position may take on informal leadership responsibilities and eventually support oversight of project managers or other team members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Data Analytics, or related field
3–5+ years of experience in business development, strategy, financial analysis, market research, or a related discipline
Strong analytical skills with experience conducting ROI analyses, market assessments, and business case development
Demonstrated experience launching products or services in international markets
Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
Excellent business writing, communication, and presentation skills
Self-motivated and comfortable working independently and collaborating across team
Analytical and detail‑oriented
Strong business acumen
Strategic thinker with problem‑solving mindset
Effective communicator and collaborator
Adaptable and comfortable navigating ambiguity
Proactive and resourceful contributor
Strong interpersonal skills to foster and build organizational relationships

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Data Analytics, or related field
Experience in a growth‑oriented or project‑driven environment
Exposure to mentoring or supporting junior staff
Advanced Excel or financial modeling skills; experience with BI tools is a plus

Responsibilities

Analyze new business opportunities through return on investment (ROI) modeling, feasibility assessments, competitive analysis, and risk evaluation
Develop clear business cases and recommendations for leadership review
Assess performance of existing initiatives and identify opportunities for improvement or expansion
Perform market research and identify opportunities for expansion in international markets
Conduct market, industry, and customer research to identify trends, emerging opportunities, and potential threats
Lead the sales process collaborating with Professional Services, Legal, and Marketing departments
Synthesize data into actionable insights that inform strategic decision‑making
Prepare concise reports, dashboards, and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations
Build and maintain financial models to evaluate revenue potential, cost structures, and profitability scenarios
Partner with Professional Services, Finance, Operations, Marketing, and other business units to validate assumptions and ensure alignment
Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance metrics for new and existing initiatives
Support planning and execution of new initiatives by contributing to project scopes, timelines, and resource assessments
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth implementation of business development efforts
Develop and implement strategies for entry into international markets
Assist the VP of Professional Services with strategic planning and departmental priorities
Provide informal guidance to project managers or analysts as the team expands
Contribute to building a collaborative, data‑driven team culture
May assume formal supervisory responsibilities as the department grows