Life Safety Systems Rep -Fire Alarm

Johnson Controls • East Peoria, IL

11h • Onsite

About The Position

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, Johnson Controls' mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. This role is for a Life Safety Systems Sales Representative, FIRE ALARM (Electronic) to join their team. The responsibilities include expertly representing the Company with respect to the promotion and sale of Fire Safety/Fire Alarm Systems to Contractor customers and end users within an assigned territory and accounts.

Requirements

• At least 3 years sales experience in Fire Systems Industry, Fire ALARM experience preferred.
• Highly motivated and success driven, High degree of self-discipline.
• Self-Motivation with good interpersonal skills, Good oral and written communication skills and sales techniques.
• Ability to quickly identify and qualify opportunities, Ability to persuade and close sales.
• Ability to acquire appropriate licenses required by national, state and local codes.
• Minimum of two years successful sales experience in Electronic Systems or similar experience
• Computer experience (Microsoft and Oracle programs preferred.)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or engineering preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Experience working with electrical contractors, ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish contact with prospects and qualify potential buyers by scheduling sales calls, following up on leads, and using Johnson Controls marketing strategies.
• Develop a sales strategy to gain customer understanding of company product offerings, qualify and prioritize opportunities, and maintain appropriate territory records.
• Conduct seminars, demonstrations, etc. in order to generate, develop, and qualify leads for prospective customers.
• Develop financial justifications, prepare proposals, make presentations, and perform vital follow-up for successful closing of the sale.
• Interface efficiently with district operations to deliver and improve service delivery.
• Deliver sales against an assigned quota.
• Maintain established accounts as an Account Representative through regular customer contact in pursuit of follow up on sales.
• Report progress and supply metrics to operation and corporate teams on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Participate in trade shows, special product demonstrations and other events with the objective of growing sales and improving the company’s image.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care – Available day one
• Company Vehicle
• Competitive Sales Incentive Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior