Regional Deficiency Sales Specialist

Summit Fire & Security•Chattanooga, TN

11d

About The Position

This position is responsible for identifying deficiencies, within existing customer accounts, which have been identified by field inspectors or other documentation. They are responsible for promoting and selling products/services to correct these deficiencies while providing excellent customer service and completing turnovers in a timely manner. This position is accountable for achieving sales goals and desired revenues by performing the following duties. Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Fire & Security may be right for you! Summit Fire & Security, a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc. (Summit Companies), is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Fire & Security is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 70 locations in more than 20 states. Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Fire & Security supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers. Many members of our leadership chair NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Fire & Security supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We offer reimbursement for certain career development programs in addition to potential bonuses for specific certifications. We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth. Demonstrating the combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality fire protection services possible to protect lives and property.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED, required.
2 years operating a computer, Microsoft Office, required.
Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees, customers and board or directors.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
Reliable transportation, required.
Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Business or related, preferred.
2 years relevant work experience in business development, or Fire Life Safety sales experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for receiving, communicating, pricing, negotiating all client deficiency sales calls to maintain and build SFS's service business.
Generate new proposals, follow-up on active proposals, and close sales on active proposals.
Communicate status of active proposals to Management.
All Inspection Repair opportunities to be reviewed and proposed within 2 business days.
Follow up and update status in Salesforce on all submitted proposals within 5 business days.
Review 100% of red tags in Building Reports daily
Triage customer priorities to determine what orders need to take priority and need to be completed first
Assign opportunities to another Sales Representative as appropriate
Provide High Quality Service Hand Offs (turnover forms, clear scopes, team-oriented)
Keep opportunity status updated in Salesforce and status tags updated in Building Reports
Develop product knowledge concerning all products and services offered by Summit
Explain to customers the difference in products and services
Any work involving a site visit shall be transferred to a Service Sales Representative unless otherwise directed by the sales manager.
Manage current workload volume, while being able to multitask any incoming requests from external sources
Maintain a good positive relationship with the customer and pass on information to the appropriate personnel for follow up, quotes, questions, or concerns
Ensure that all internal and external customers and co-workers receive outstanding service by providing a friendly environment
Stay current with technical aspects of job by reading technical manuals, bulletins, product brochures, etc.
Maintain a safe and secure work environment by following OSHA and company safety programs
Adhere to company policies and procedures as well as local, state, and federal regulations and laws.
Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance
Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation
Respectfully takes direction from RSM and local management
Other duties may be assigned.