Account Manager | Fire Protection Group

AMS Industries Inc; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

Profit Sharing

ESOP

Job summary

AMS Industries Inc. is seeking a Fire Protection Account Manager to own growth from our Woodridge, IL facility. You’ll estimate, sell, and manage fire sprinkler projects while developing new client relationships across Chicago and Northern Indiana.

You’ll work with cross-functional teams, manage project finances, and participate in marketing and networking to expand opportunities. This employee-owned company rewards growth with profit sharing and ESOP benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in fire protection or related construction sales.
• Proven experience estimating, selling, and managing fire sprinkler projects.
• Ability to develop new business and grow revenue within existing and new accounts.
• Experience preparing estimates and proposals and managing project financials.
• Strong organizational skills for multiple projects and priorities.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, able to work independently.
• Solid understanding of fire sprinkler systems and NFPA codes.
• Ability to cross-sell within mechanical, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, and industrial services.
• Experience with contracts, project documentation, and job cost reporting.
• Willingness to network and attend client events.

Responsibilities

• Estimate, sell, and manage fire sprinkler projects of varying sizes including service, tenant, and commercial work.
• Develop and expand sales opportunities within Chicago and Northern Indiana regions.
• Pursue crossover opportunities across mechanical, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, and industrial groups.
• Manage and grow AMS clients and pursue new prospects.
• Handle internal project accounting and prepare routine financial updates.
• Participate in marketing via associations, affiliations, and networking events.
• Support collections when accounts receivable are problematic.

Skills

Fire protection

Estimating

Sales

Project management

Client relationships

Cost tracking

Forecasting

Cross-selling

NFPA codes

Contracts

Job description

Own the growth behind the build. Out of our Woodridge, IL facility, you'll report to the AVP of Fire Protection and estimate, sell, and manage fire sprinkler projects, working closely with existing clients while developing new business relationships, contributing to the success of our growing Fire Protection group alongside 1,000+ employees.

As a Fire Protection Account Manager at AMS, you're the driving force behind a growing group. Out of our Woodridge, IL facility, reporting to the AVP of Fire Protection, you'll estimate, sell, and manage fire sprinkler projects of varying sizes, including service, tenant, and commercial work, supporting the continued growth and expansion of our Fire Protection group.

Your primary focus will be developing and expanding sales opportunities and revenue within the Fire Protection client base across the Chicago and Northern Indiana regions, working closely with existing AMS clients while pursuing new and prospective business. Your responsibilities may also extend into crossover opportunities within our mechanical, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, and industrial groups, contributing to the overall success and profitability of the department.

You'll manage internal project accounting requirements and prepare routine financial updates, assist collections when accounts receivable become problematic, and support the department's administration to achieve maximum quality, efficiency, and growth. The role also includes general marketing participation through associations, affiliations, and personal contacts, with networking expected from time to time, including functions outside standard business hours. As an employee-owned company, the growth you drive is growth you share in, with Quality, Integrity, Reliability built into every client relationship.

What You'll Own

• Estimate, sell, and manage fire sprinkler projects of varying sizes, including service, tenant, and commercial.
• Develop and expand sales opportunities and revenue within our current business model, focusing on Fire Protection clients within the Chicago and Northern Indiana regions.
• Pursue crossover opportunities within our mechanical, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, and industrial groups in addition to the Fire Protection sector.
• Manage and establish growth through existing AMS clients, provided to you, as well as pursuit of new and prospective clients.
• Manage internal project accounting requirements and prepare routine financial updates.
• Participate in general marketing through associations, affiliations, and personal contacts, including networking functions outside standard business hours as needed.
• Support the administration and support services of the department to achieve maximum quality, efficiency, growth, and corporate profitability.
• Assist in collections of accounts receivable when unresolved through support staff.

What You Bring

• 3-7 years of experience in fire protection, fire sprinkler estimating, project management, or a related construction sales role.
• Proven experience estimating, selling, and managing fire sprinkler projects, including service, tenant improvement, and commercial work.
• Demonstrated ability to develop new business, build client relationships, and grow revenue within existing and new accounts.
• Experience preparing estimates and proposals, and managing project financials, including cost tracking and forecasting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and capable of working independently while contributing to team success.
• Strong understanding of fire sprinkler systems, NFPA codes, and construction practices.
• Ability to identify and pursue cross-selling opportunities within mechanical, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, and industrial service offerings.
• Experience working with construction contracts, project documentation, and job cost reporting.
• Willingness to participate in networking, industry associations, and client events as part of business development efforts.

The Package

More Than A Paycheck

As a 100% employee-owned company, your success is literally shared. We back our standard of excellence by investing in the people who deliver it.

Health, Dental & Vision Comprehensive family coverage

Continuing Education Tuition & training incentives

Life & Disability AD&D and short-term coverage

Profit Sharing You win when we win

No Black Holes

How Hiring Works

1

Apply

2

Phone Screen

A real conversation with Megan about your experience and goals.

3

Team Interview

Meet the estimating team and walk through how you work.

4

Offer

A clear, competitive offer with the full ESOP picture.

5

Welcome

Onboard as an employee-owner and start winning work.