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About The Position

Requirements

• At least 5 years of technical experience with Simplex or Autocall products.
• Experience in the Fire Detection industry.
• Exceptional customer service and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Residency within the assigned territory is required; the posting references both Phoenix and Boston markets.
• Ability to perform on-site customer visits as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Familiarity with fire regulations, codes, and standards.
• Understanding of the sales process.
• NICET Level 2 certification or higher.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical pre-sales support for new and retrofit Fire Alarm/Life Safety System sales.
• Review system proposals from local sales teams and electrical contractors to confirm functionality and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Assist sales representatives with customer facility surveys, including assessment of existing systems and protection needs.
• Work with internal teams to develop quotations, scopes of work, and cost estimates.
• Deliver demonstrations and presentations of Simplex equipment, alternative system interfaces, and code compliance updates to end users, engineers, architects, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Partner with Sales and Installation teams on system designs, technical requirements, and project specifications.
• Support newer sales representatives by strengthening product knowledge, application understanding, and confidence in customer conversations.
• Collect project information, select appropriate products unless otherwise defined by contracts or customers, and prepare technical recommendations.
• Provide guidance on fire and life safety regulations, building codes, and project code requirements.
• Coordinate bid schedules with electrical contractors and assign projects accordingly.
• Report weekly on Dodge Opportunities in Planning, Pre-Planning, and Design.
• Own the Johnson Controls Contractor Connections program and serve as the point of contact for key electrical contractors.
• Conduct routine customer visits as needed to support relationships and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and Sales Commission Plan based on project, quarterly, and annual margin.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision care available day one.
• Extensive product, on-the-job, and cross-training opportunities.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Safety-first approach through the Zero Harm policy.