Fire Alarm Sales Manager
About The Position
The Fire Alarm Sales Manager leads a sales team responsible for generating revenue from fire alarm, life safety, and related fire protection systems. The role develops and executes sales strategies, manages key accounts, and aligns team performance with company growth goals. The position is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and is full-time. The manager leads and coaches sales representatives, pursues new business, and builds relationships with customers and industry partners. The role collaborates with estimating, design, and project management teams on proposals and bids; monitors sales results; and ensures compliance with company policies, safety standards, and contractual obligations. It also includes estimating large projects, including fixed-price service, for projects ranging from $100,000 to $1 million. Century Fire Protection describes itself as a growing, full-service fire protection company with more than 20 offices across seven states. It offers employees opportunities for career growth, along with benefits, education, and training.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of sales experience, including experience in a leadership or management role.
- A bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
- Fire protection or life safety industry experience is strongly preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
- Fire protection or life safety industry experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and manage a team of fire alarm sales representatives.
- Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue and market growth targets.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including service, retrofit, and construction projects.
- Build and maintain relationships with key customers, contractors, architects, and engineers.
- Collaborate with estimating, design, and project management teams to support proposals and bids.
- Monitor sales metrics, pipelines, and team performance, and provide regular reports to leadership.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and contractual obligations.
- Participate in industry events, trade shows, and networking to enhance brand visibility.
- Support customer retention and account growth initiatives.
- Estimate large projects, including fixed-price service, as required for projects ranging from $100,000 to $1 million.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Relief Fund
- Supplemental insurance, including critical illness, hospitalization, and accident coverage
- Education and training
- Career growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
