Fire Sprinkler Service Sales Representative
About The Position
Looking for a company that values your skills, respects your contributions, and gives you the tools to thrive? With more than 145 years as a family-owned business, we’ve built a reputation as one of the best mechanical and fire protection contractors in the country. We pride ourselves on delivering unmatched quality and innovation while providing you with job stability, opportunities for career progression, and support. We have an exciting opportunity for a Fire Sprinkler Service Sales Representative located in St. Louis, MO.How you will contribute: You will estimate upgrades to existing customers' fire sprinkler systems and leverage your persuasion and relationship management skills by developing and growing a customer base. Apply your project management abilities by performing preliminary design, bid estimates, preparing pricing for materials, labor, freight, and fabrication, and seeking out competitive vendors and services to assure that Ahern’s fire protection projects are competitively bid. You will also be responsible for preparing scope and quotation letters for customers, maintaining monthly estimate logs, meeting with management on a regular basis to discuss current estimating backlog and due dates, participating in turnover meetings as required, and assisting with any follow-up information with the customer as is requested, assuming an active role in managing the projects in conjunction with the designer and construction superintendent.
Requirements
- Two-plus years of fire protection contracting experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Customer service skills
- Organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in bidding work
- Strong understanding of estimating
- Design experience
- Sales experience
- Project management experience
- Field experience
Responsibilities
- Estimate upgrades to existing customers' fire sprinkler systems
- Leverage persuasion and relationship management skills by developing and growing a customer base
- Perform preliminary design
- Bid estimates
- Prepare pricing for materials, labor, freight, and fabrication
- Seek out competitive vendors and services to assure that Ahern’s fire protection projects are competitively bid
- Prepare scope and quotation letters for customers
- Maintain monthly estimate logs
- Meet with management on a regular basis to discuss current estimating backlog and due dates
- Participate in turnover meetings as required
- Assist with any follow-up information with the customer as is requested
- Assume an active role in managing the projects in conjunction with the designer and construction superintendent
Benefits
- Top-Tier Benefits: Our 401(k) match and health benefits rank in the top 20% nationwide
- Incentives: A significant portion of our profits is shared with employees through bonus programs
- Generous PTO with the opportunity to buy additional time off
- Paid Parental Leave: Supporting you at every life stage with paid maternity and paternity leave
- Mental Health Resources: Free, full-service mental health care for you and your family
- Wellness Programs: Access on-site fitness centers, personal development funds, and more
- Professional Growth: Take advantage of education assistance, training programs, and development opportunities to advance your career
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy hybrid and flexible schedules to fit your needs
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
