Preventive Maintenance Sales Representative

Ahern•Chicago, IL

8d•Hybrid

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 Preventive Maintenance Sales Representative located in Chicago, IL. How you will contribute We are looking for a highly self-motivated individual who enjoys selling, has strong interpersonal skills, is independent, resilient, and detail-oriented. The primary role of this position is to promote and sell service agreements for fire protection system inspections, primarily fire alarm, but also include some non-water-based fire suppression systems. This position is responsible to establish contact with potential buyers of service contacts by scheduling calls and following up on leads while closing sufficient sales to meet sales plan objectives. You will demonstrate your ability to anticipate customers’ needs and develop a sales strategy to meet their expectations while developing and maintaining a positive ongoing customer relationship.

Requirements

Successful business-to-business selling experience of service-based offerings.
Skill and ability to persuade and close sales.
Ability to handle various situations that may be encountered throughout the sales process.
Commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to execute tasks with a great amount of detail.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Chicago market will be extremely beneficial.

Responsibilities

Promote and sell service agreements for fire protection system inspections, primarily fire alarm, but also include some non-water-based fire suppression systems.
Establish contact with potential buyers of service contacts by scheduling calls and following up on leads.
Close sufficient sales to meet sales plan objectives.
Anticipate customers’ needs and develop a sales strategy to meet their expectations.
Develop and maintain a positive ongoing customer relationship.