Fire Alarm Construction Sales Representative

J. F. Ahern Co.•Chicago, IL

4d•$120,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a great opportunity to showcase your sales skills while playing a key role in acquiring profitable fire alarm work in construction for the Chicagoland area by working with customers and other internal team members. Specifically, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with electrical and general contractors as well as end users. You will review bid requests and gather drawings/specs, build estimates, and prepare proposals. You will be responsible for providing timely and accurate estimates within the specifications and customer requirements of each project. The Construction Sales Representative is a technical expert and is, therefore, a key participant in bid/no bid decisions, in partnership with management.

Requirements

3+ years of experience working in fire alarms.
Technical knowledge in fire alarms.
Self-motivated.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment.
Commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
Maintaining cutting-edge industry knowledge.
Ability to execute tasks with a great amount of detail.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience estimating in a construction environment.

Responsibilities

Developing and maintaining relationships with electrical and general contractors as well as end users.
Reviewing bid requests and gathering drawings/specs.
Building estimates and preparing proposals.
Providing timely and accurate estimates within the specifications and customer requirements of each project.
Participating in bid/no bid decisions in partnership with management.