Fire Life Safety Sales Representative
About The Position
The Fire Life Safety Sales Representative position focuses on the growth of the organization by specializing in inspection and monitoring agreement sales for all services provided by the company. This role also emphasizes providing industry-leading customer service to maintain strong customer relationships. The company, Summit Fire Protection, is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security, with capabilities including design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. They serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale and are recognized for quality work and service excellence. Summit Fire Protection is a dynamic organization with over 25 locations in more than 8 states, offering endless growth opportunities and supporting professional development through training and education.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED, required.
- 2 years operating a computer, Microsoft Office, required.
- Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees, customers and board or directors.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
- Reliable transportation, required.
- Must be able to comply with SFP’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Business or related, preferred.
- 2 years relevant work experience in business development, or Fire Life Safety sales experience, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Acquire sales leads for new work, prioritizing multi-year inspections for all services provided by Summit Fire Protection.
- Provide outside sales and inside sales.
- Solicit all building and construction types: new construction, renovations, additions, retrofits, and similar.
- Lead the sales process from initial contact/bid invite to acquisition of contract/Notice to Proceed.
- Generate new relationships and foster existing relationships among the customer base for continued sales.
- Generate new proposals, follow-up on active proposals, and close sales on active proposals.
- Communicate the status of active proposals to Management.
- Attend meetings, including internal meetings (kickoff, job progress, design coordination) and external meetings (coordination with Customer and other Stakeholders, Authority Having Jurisdiction coordination, design, and submittal planning).
- Function as a face of the Company amongst our Customer base and industry, representing professionalism, quality, and focus on relationships.
- Provide general assistance to Project Managers and Design Department for communicating schedules, product/material information, and coordination of work.
- Provide general assistance to Accounting personnel with job set-up, monitoring of profitability, billing, and similar.
- Utilize accounting software for assistance with tracking costs, billing, Change Orders, and similar.
- Assist with general marketing activities and promotion of the Company.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Benefits
- Extensive training opportunities
- Career advancement
- Competitive pay
- Bonus opportunities
- Industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
- Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
- Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
- Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
