Suppression Sales & Marketing Specialist

S. A. Comunale Co.•St. Albans, WV

About The Position

We provide industry-leading, end-to-end fire protection, mechanical, and HVAC services. Our skilled tradespeople work in virtually every market across the nation. The primary function of this position is to sell new inspection/service for fire extinguishers and kitchen suppression systems. This position reports directly to the Fire Extinguisher Sales Manager. This job requires the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced multi-tasked environment with a focus on sales, prospecting for new clients, and customer service. It will require travel to potential/existing customer sites.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED is required.
3+ years of sales experience selling some type of service recommended.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to persuade & close sales are required.
Significant experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) applications is required.
Excellent customer service skills are required.
Demonstration of a positive attitude is required.
Ability to think strategically, make sound decisions, and produce accurate and timely results is required.
Building positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees and management is required.
Demonstrating integrity and professionalism is required.
Demonstrating commitment to company values is required.
Excellent organizational skills are required.
Ability to follow-up on tasks and assignments in a timely manner is required.
Ability to perform basic business mathematical functions is required.
Ability to work with minimal supervision is required.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment is required.
Complying with all operating policies, procedures, executed Plans, and Programs is required.
Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, government agencies, customers, vendors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

Establish contracts and qualify potential buyers of contracts by various methods such as telephone calls, scheduling sales calls, and cold calling to determine customer needs.
Prepare quotes for existing customers as required.
Conduct building surveys to gather information to prepare quotes and gain customer understanding of company service offerings.
Develop and maintain an active proposal backlog that supports the assigned sales budget.
Close sufficient sales to meet sales budget.
Maintain correct and complete records utilizing Sales CRM System.
Submit all required correspondence in an accurate and timely manner.
Attend Inspection & Suppression Department meetings.
Develop and maintain an ongoing and positive working relationship with the Suppression Manager, Administrative Assistants, Field Coordinators, Inspectors, and Service Technicians.