Account Executive - Fire & Life Safety

Pye-Barker, formerly Acadiana Security Plus; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Career development

Company vehicle

Ownership plan eligibility

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in Wichita, KS is seeking an Account Executive to grow our customer base for fire, life safety and security solutions. You will identify leads, build relationships, and present tailored proposals to current and prospective clients.

The role emphasizes prospecting, networking, and territory development, with a focus on new business generation and delivering excellent service. Strong communication and negotiation skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or one year of related sales experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains a network of sources to identify new sales leads.
• Focused on new business generation and territory development.
• Prospecting, cold outreach, networking, and territory development.
• Focused on new business generation and solutions for Test & Inspect and Monitoring services.
• Maintains customer satisfaction and manages post-sale relationships.
• Maintains detailed reports of sales activities, including calls, orders, and issues.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent sales and negotiation skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Excellent organizational skills

High-paced environment adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

The Account Executive will sell products and services offered by the company to current and new clientele. The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for increasing sales by developing and maintaining relationships with customers and clients. Duties may include identifying prospective customers, following up on potential sales leads and maintaining relationships with existing customers. Outside Sales Representatives may also recommend marketing strategies designed for a target market.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Builds and maintains a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads.
• Focused on new business generation.
• Prospecting, cold outreach, networking, and territory development.
• Focused on new business generation. Focused on our Test & Inspect and Monitoring services
• Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale.
• Maintains detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer or vendor relationship problems.

Education/Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field OR
• one year of related sales experience required.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Other Duties

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to travel.

Benefits And Perks

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Our Commitment Pye-Barker is built on four core values – customer-bias, trust, respect, and commitment – that serve as the north star for how we conduct business within our community and across our branches. As a group, we promise to do what’s right by our customers, community, and one another, each and every day.

Our EEO Statement

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.