Fire Sprinkler Sales Executive

Encore Fire Protection • Ensley, FL

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About The Position

Encore Fire Protection is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Systems Estimator to guide customers through the estimating and proposal process with accuracy and professionalism. Prior fire protection experience is not required; the role emphasizes willingness to learn, commitment, communication, competitiveness, attention to detail, and resilience.

The position combines field assessments with office-based estimating. The employee will own the process from the initial walkthrough through the final proposal, working with customers and internal teams to develop accurate estimates and define project scope. Approximately 70 percent of the time is spent in the office preparing estimates and proposals, with the remainder focused on customer-facing interactions and fieldwork.

Requirements

• Formal sales experience beyond retail or hospitality.
• Willingness to learn, especially in a technical environment.
• Proficiency with email, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• Readiness to adopt and self-teach systems such as CRM platforms, ticketing software, and industry-specific tools.
• People-oriented approach and ability to build trust and rapport.
• Strong organization, time management, and follow-through.
• Competitive spirit and resilience when work becomes complex.

Nice To Haves

• Experience selling a service.
• Experience estimating fire protection, life safety, or construction projects.
• Experience working directly with general contractors, project managers, or field technicians and understanding how projects move from bid to installation.
• Experience in a private equity-backed or fast-growing environment.
• A track record of building long-term customer relationships and serving as a trusted advisor.
• Experience with CRM platforms, estimating software, or industry-specific tools, and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Ability to balance multiple bids while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Meet customers, conduct site surveys, and gather accurate measurements and system information.
• Build estimates, proposals, and preengineering solutions for fire protection projects.
• Review construction documents and coordinate with general contractors, owners, and internal technical teams to define project scope.
• Collaborate with project management, design, field operations, and fellow estimators to ensure proposals are accurate and aligned.
• Maintain customer relationships through calls, emails, and in-person meetings.
• Spend time in the field to understand system conditions, build rapport, and produce accurate pricing.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.
• Casual dress environment and branded company swag.
• Access to web-based productivity tools.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Fidelity 401(k) plan with company match.
• Company-paid life insurance policy of $50,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed