Residential & Light Commercial System Designer
About The Position
Cunningham Security, an established company that offers customizable and unique commercial and residential security solutions, is seeking a Residential & Light Commercial System Designer . Cunningham is a family-owned business that services many homes and business in Northern New England. Cunningham prides itself on high quality service. Cunningham is growing and has lots of room for upward mobility. Join a trusted Maine security company with a strong inbound lead flow. Most prospects already know our reputation and are ready to buy—you’ll focus on consultative selling, accurate scoping, and closing, with additional upside for networking and upselling cameras and related services.
Requirements
- High School or Equivalent.
- Experience selling residential/light commercial security systems or a strong technical background moving into sales.
- Working knowledge of hardwired and wireless alarm systems ; ability to read floor plans and talk through device placement.
- Confidence estimating labor hours and materials, and writing clear, accurate scopes.
- Ability to build quotes in WeSuite (or similar quoting tools).
- Personable, professional communicator—comfortable face-to-face and on the phone; proven upselling and consultative approach .
- Attention to detail and strong follow-up habits.
- Valid driver’s license (company vehicle provided).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with IP/CCTV cameras (NVRs, PoE) and access control .
- Familiarity with alarm monitoring services and basic networking concepts.
Responsibilities
- Meet with homeowners and small businesses (in person and by phone), build trust, and guide them to the right solution.
- Conduct site surveys and design systems for wired and wireless alarm installations; recommend cameras and basic access control where appropriate.
- Create accurate scopes of work: device counts, materials, and realistic labor-hour estimates.
- Produce professional proposals and pricing using WeSuite quoting software.
- Manage follow-ups and pipeline diligently to close business; upselling add-ons (cameras, monitoring, smart features).
- Coordinate a clean handoff to operations and stay engaged through install for a great customer experience.
- Proactive network (builders, realtors, property managers, referrals) to generate additional opportunities
Benefits
- Company Vehicle
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Medical/Dental
- Vision Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
