Commercial Sales Consultant

Guardian Alarm; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Alarm seeks a Commercial Sales Consultant to sell alarm systems and surveillance equipment to businesses. You will prepare proposals, run appointments, and close sales across commercial accounts.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential to build lasting client relationships and protect customers' assets. Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of B2B sales experience, familiarity with CRM tools, and a high school diploma, with security industry know-how as a bonus.

Qualifications

• B2B sales experience in a corporate or commercial setting.
• Strong communication and negotiation capabilities.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Familiarity with CRM tools and MS Office.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college preferred is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for new business and generate leads in the assigned territory.
• Prepare proposals and presentations for prospects and clients.
• Run appointments and close sales with commercial clients.
• Represent Guardian Alarm as a security expert at events and associations.
• Coordinate with operations and installation teams to ensure smooth handoffs.

Skills

Communication

Sales skills

Negotiation

Organization

CRM software

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Some college preferred

3-5 years B2B sales

Security industry experience preferred

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Commercial Sales Consultant sells alarm systems and other surveillance equipment to businesses/commercial entities to monitor security at a commercial level. The Commercial Sales Consultant is responsible for preparing proposals, running appointments and closing sales.

Guardian Alarmis one of the largest, independently owned security companies today. From single-family homes to multiple corporate locations, all the way to corporate high-rise office buildings, we have the latest technology, service, and support to protect what is important to our customers. Established 90 years ago, Guardian Alarm is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and provides a variety of property and life-saving solutions. Guardian Alarm partners with businesses both large and small, across many different industries to provide state-of-the-art commercial security solutions.

Job Functions

• Prospect for new business
• Create goodwill and further the positive image of Guardian Alarm by acquainting police crime prevention
• departments in geographic territory with Guardian and self and act as liaison between Guardian and Police Department
• Speak as a security expert and representative of Guardian Alarm to such groups as business networking associations civic and fraternal organizations
• Work as assigned on Guardian sponsored exhibits to secure leads for new business
• Participate in Guardian sponsored sales training programs and meetings
• Determine customer desirability in view of ability to pay, potential trouble runs, etc.
• Conduct physical surveys of premises and identifies areas and means of protection
• Design protective systems in accordance with the needs of prospects, and price systems in accordance with established price lists
• Prepare and present sales presentations and proposals to prospect, identifying positive features and benefits of our products and services over those of competition
• Follow up on prospect and negotiate contract terms and clauses and prepare final contract for signature
• Process contracts, paperwork and other work orders and complete all paperwork in accordance with approved and standardized procedures
• Manage all leads in database, updating as needed
• Coordinate sales activities with operations supervisors and assist them on installation and/or service questions regarding systems sold

Required Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills
• Organized with an attention to detail
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with clients
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Proficient with CRM software

Education & Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some College or equivalent work experience preferred
• 3-5 years business to business sales experience required
• Security industry experience preferred

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.
• Travel to meet with clients or potential clients will be required daily

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