Fire Alarm & Detection Outside Sales

Western States Fire Protection; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

A leading fire protection company in Texas is seeking a motivated Fire Alarm & Detection Outside Sales representative to develop new account sales for low voltage products and fire alarm inspections. Ideal candidates will have proven sales experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with related software. This full-time role requires travel within the state and candidates must possess a valid Driver's License.

Qualifications

• Two plus years proven sales experience in the fire alarm and low voltage industry.
• Experience with electrical contractors and ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Willing to pass a post-offer drug test and background check.
• Experience working with electrical contractors, ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Strong prospecting skills.
• Proven ability to close sales and achieve sales quotas.
• Possess excellent communication and inter-personal skills, solid presentation skills and closing techniques.
• Travel is required in the territory and within the state.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License; in accordance with Company policy.
• Willing to pass a post-offer drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Establish contact with prospective buyers of low voltage products and fire alarm inspections.
• Complete sales of fire alarm systems and upgrades for maintenance customers.
• Develop and maintain active proposal backlog to support sales.
• Maintain existing database and develop and maintain new customer relationships to ensure growth
• Support other WSFP Teams in their initiatives as they relate to your territory
• Complete understanding of all Company sales pricing worksheets and Company contract terms
• Create and conduct effective proposal presentations, identifying the prospect’s fire and life safety issues, the effects of the problems and solutions offered

Skills

Sales skills

Communication skills

Prospecting skills

Presentation skills

Inter-personal skills

Education

NICET Level II preferred

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Overview

Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, our values, and each other. WSFP protects lives and property since 1985 and specializes in Life Safety Systems. Our values are integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment.

What We Offer

• Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan)
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

Fire Alarm & Detection Outside Sales

This position is responsible for developing new account sales, leases and service agreements for buyers of low voltage products, fire alarm inspections and services within markets that include healthcare, education, commercial, municipal and correctional.

Job Responsibilities

• Establish contact with prospective and qualified potential buyers of low voltage products and fire alarm inspections and services by scheduling sales calls, following up on leads and outlined marketing strategies
• Complete the sale of fire alarm systems and upgrades supporting recurring monthly service customers (maintenance, monitoring, test and inspection)
• Develop and maintain an active proposal backlog to support the established sales plan
• Maintain existing database and develop and maintain new customer relationships to ensure growth
• Support other WSFP Teams in their initiatives as they relate to your territory
• Complete understanding of all Company sales pricing worksheets and Company contract terms
• Create and conduct effective proposal presentations, identifying the prospect’s fire and life safety issues, the effects of the problems and solutions offered

Job Qualifications

• NICET Level II is preferred
• Two plus years proven sales experience in the fire alarm and low voltage industry
• Experience working with and selling Fire Alarm, Fire Alarm Monitoring, Fire Suppression and Emergency Evacuation
• Experience working with electrical contractors, ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams
• Strong prospecting skills
• Proven ability to close sales and achieve sales quotas
• Possess excellent communication and inter-personal skills, solid presentation skills and closing techniques
• Familiarity with Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word software is highly recommended
• Travel is required in the territory and within the state
• Possess a valid Driver’s License; in accordance with Company policy
• Willing to pass a post-offer drug test and background check

All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

• Construction