Outside Sales Consultant - Fire Protection
About The Position
Professional Fire Protection is an affiliated company of Guardian Fire Protection and trusted provider of fire protection and life safety solutions, proudly serving businesses throughout the Richmond and Norfolk regions of Virginia and Eastern North Carolina since 2003. Headquartered in Norfolk, with additional locations in Ashland and Chester, Professional Fire delivers comprehensive, end‑to‑end services including system design, installation, inspection, testing, monitoring, and repair. Our expertise spans fire sprinkler systems, fire alarms, special hazards and kitchen fire suppression, fire pumps, range hood and paint booth suppression, and integrated fire and security monitoring. Known for quality workmanship, responsive service, and a strong safety‑first culture, Professional Fire is driven by a team of skilled professionals committed to protecting people, property, and communities. Professional Fire Protection Systems is currently seeking an experienced Outside Sales Consultant. This position is responsible for increasing sales of code required annual services contracts by developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing customers and clients. This position will be selling services that are required by both the local and state governments.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum 3 years of Sales experience ideally within the construction or facility services field
- Proven outside sales experience.
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong consultative sales skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Detail-oriented.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, communications, or related field is preferred.
- Experience with Salesforce is a plus
Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue sales leads, prospective new clients and move them through the sales pipeline from qualification to close stages
- Initiate outgoing cold calling and emailing to potential customers, schedule in-person sales appointments, and follow up on client requests for information
- Develop and maintain relationships with existing customers
- Work with Inside Sales team to identify potential sales leads and make meaningful contact with existing customers
- Follow industry trends to identify new opportunities for potential sales
- Generate and submit sales reports to management
- Communicate with all current and potential customers on a regular basis, providing solutions as needed, and oversee all sales activity in your assigned sales territory
- Adhere to all company procedures, values and policies so that you provide an accurate representation of the company to all potential and current customers
- Maintain an accurate record of all leads, customer accounts, and sales
Benefits
- 401K with a company match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company paid Short Term Disability
- Company paid Long Term Disability
- Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Pre-tax accounts for health and dependent care
- Aflac
- Vacation and Personal time
- Paid holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
