Outside Sales Representative- Fire Extinguishers/Kitchen Hood/Suppression
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety•Miamisburg, OH
About The Position
The Outside Sales Representative sells fire extinguisher, kitchen hood, and fire suppression products and services to new and existing customers. The role drives revenue growth by developing new business, expanding existing accounts, and building long-term customer relationships. It includes identifying prospective customers, generating leads, conducting customer visits, presenting service solutions, following up on sales opportunities, and maintaining relationships with current clients. The representative also identifies opportunities to expand service offerings and recommends sales and marketing strategies to grow market share within the assigned territory.
Requirements
- Knowledge of fire extinguisher types, selection, and placement requirements.
- Knowledge of kitchen hood fire suppression system inspection requirements and design principles.
- A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or a related field, or at least five years of related experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Ability to travel.
Nice To Haves
- Experience preparing quotes for commercial kitchen hood cleaning services.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain a network of sources for identifying new sales leads.
- Communicate with customers and leads to identify their needs and recommend suitable products and services.
- Demonstrate product or service functions and utility based on customer needs.
- Maintain customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management, and resolve post-sale issues.
- Communicate with existing and previous customers about new products, services, and enhancements that may interest them.
- Maintain detailed reports of sales activities, including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and customer or vendor relationship problems.
- Provide periodic territory sales forecasts.
- Identify opportunities to expand service offerings and recommend sales and marketing strategies to grow market share in the assigned territory.
- Perform other duties assigned by management.
Benefits
- Excellent pay
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid vacation and company holidays
- Training and career development
- Company vehicle, if applicable to the job
- Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for eligible full-time employees
