Construction Sales Account Manager – Fire Life Safety

Control Systems, Inc; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k) Plan with matching

Paid holidays and PTO

Healthcare coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Pet insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Control Systems, Inc. is seeking an energetic sales professional to focus on new construction opportunities.

You will cultivate relationships with electrical and general contractors, assess client needs, and develop proposals for system installation and service opportunities. Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in fire life safety or related construction industries, strong communication, and the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or engineering preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in fire life safety, electronics, general construction, or electrical construction industry.
• Ability to quickly identify and qualify opportunities.
• High degree of self-discipline and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Excellent communication skills, using tact and diplomacy when dealing with customers.
• Experience working with electrical contractors, general contractors, consultants, engineers or end users, with the ability to read construction blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, success-driven, with strong organizational and negotiating skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Applicants must meet requirements in relation to background and driving record.
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and cultivate new relationships, educating prospective customers about CSI's products and services.
• Collaborate with premier partners in vertical markets, such as transportation, utilities, healthcare, and education.
• Develop business opportunities by conducting needs assessments and writing proposals for system installation and service opportunities.
• Build market awareness through networking, presentations, event attendance, and industry associations.
• Partner with operations personnel to execute growth, development, sales, and marketing strategies.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Negotiation

MS Office

Reading blueprints

Time management

Self-discipline

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or engineering

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

Control Systems, Inc. is seeking an energetic sales professional to focus on new construction opportunities.

You will cultivate relationships with electrical and general contractors, assess client needs, and develop proposals for system installation and service opportunities. Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in fire life safety or related construction industries, strong communication, and the ability to read blueprints.