Fire Alarm Sales Executive

Encore Fire Protection; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Purpose-driven work environment

Flexible dress code

People-focused culture

Tools for success

Health and Wellness

Retirement planning

Life Insurance

Job summary

Encore Fire Protection is seeking a Fire Alarm Systems Executive who will guide customers through estimating and proposal processes, blending field assessments with office-based pricing. No prior fire protection experience is required, but curiosity, confidence, and people skills are essential to succeed.

You will work with internal teams to build accurate proposals, communicate effectively with customers, and grow by learning technical details while maintaining strong relationships.

Qualifications

• Formal sales experience beyond retail or hospitality.
• Willingness to learn in a technical environment.
• Proficiency with email, word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to adopt CRM platforms, ticketing software, and industry tools.
• People-oriented approach with strong organization and follow-through.
• Competitive, resilient, and able to manage complex bids.

Responsibilities

• Meet customers, conduct site surveys, and gather accurate measurements and system information.
• Build estimates, proposals, and preengineering solutions for fire protection projects.
• Review construction documents and coordinate with general contractors and internal teams.
• Collaborate with project management, design, and field ops to ensure accurate proposals.
• Maintain strong customer relationships through calls, emails, and meetings.
• Spend time in the field to understand system conditions and pricing.
• Office time for estimates and proposals (about 70%) with some customer interactions.

Skills

Sales experience

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

CRM familiarity

People oriented

Organization

Resilience/drive

Tools

CRM platforms

Estimating software

Industry tools

Job description

Who We Are

At Encore Fire Protection, we are proud to be the east coast's largest full-service fire protection company, serving over 90,000 customers from Maine to Louisiana. With a team of over 2,200 dedicated employees, we provide innovative, customized fire suppression, fire sprinkler, and fire alarm solutions that protect lives and properties every day.

Our goal is to deliver superior experience to those who trust us to safeguard what matters most. We are passionate about continuous growth, innovation, and maintaining a culture that thrives on success and commitment to safety. Our mission?To be the best fire protection company the industry has ever seen.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Fire Alarm Systems Executive who brings curiosity, confidence, and a natural ability to connect with people. The ideal candidate will guide customers through the estimating and proposal process with accuracy and professionalism. You do not need prior fire protection experience to excel here.

What matters most is your willingness to learn, your commitment to doing the work, and your ability to hold a conversation while still driving toward a result. If you are competitive, detail oriented, and resilient, you will thrive in this role. This is not your typical sales position.

You will split your time between field assessments and office-based estimating, working closely with internal teams to build accurate proposals and communicate effectively with customers. The technical learning curve is real, but the growth opportunity is substantial.

Key Responsibilities

Your work blends technical estimating, relationship building, and cross functional coordination. You will own the process frominitialwalkthrough to final proposal. Responsibilities include:

• Meeting customers, conducting site surveys, and gathering accurate measurements and system information
• Building estimates, proposals, and preengineering solutions for fire protection projects
• Reviewing construction documents and coordinating with general contractors, owners, and internal technical teams to define project scope
• Collaborating with project management, design, field operations, and fellow estimators to ensure proposals are accurate and aligned
• Maintaining strong customer relationships through calls, emails, and in person meetings
• Spending time in the field to understand system conditions, build rapport, and produce accurate pricing
• Approximately 70 percent of your time will be spent in the office working on estimates and proposals, with the remainder dedicated to customer-facing interactions.

What You Bring to the Table

• Formal sales experience that goes beyond retail or hospitality. Experience selling a service is a plus
• A strong willingness to learn, especially within a technical environment
• Proficiency with email, word processing, and spreadsheet software
• A readiness to adopt and self-teach on systems such as CRM platforms, ticketing software, and industry-specific tools
• A people-oriented approach that allows you to build trust and rapport
• Strong organization, time management, and follow through
• A competitive spirit and the resilience to keep moving when things get complex

What Makes You Stand Out

• You have experience estimating fire protection, life safety, or construction projects
• You have worked directly with general contractors, project managers, or field technicians and understand how projects move from bid to installation.
• You have prior experience in a private equity-backed or fast-growing environment where speed, precision, and adaptability matter.
• You have a track record of building long term customer relationships and being viewed as a trusted advisor rather than a transactional salesperson.
• You have experience using CRM platforms, estimating software, or industry-specific tools, and can pick up new systems quickly.
• You have demonstrated the ability to balance multiple bids at once while keeping accuracy and professionalism high.

Beyond the Paycheck

At Encore,we'reall about creating a culture where success is celebrated. We recognize that our work makes people's lives safer, and we reward those who contribute to our growth.Here'swhat you can expect:

• Competitive Salary: Compensationcommensuratewith your experience, with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses tied to your personal effectiveness and contributions to the team.

• Purpose-Driven Work Environment: We believe in working smarter, not harder.You'llbe part of a culture that values results, and we empower our team to focus on impactful work.

• Flexible Dress Code: Upon joining,you'llreceivebrandedEncore swag, and we believe in dressing for theobjective, not the occasion. Most days, you can enjoy a casual work environment, butwe'lldress up when the situation calls for it.

• People-Focused Culture: We know our greatest strength is our people.That'swhywe'vebuilt a culture that encourages experimentation, learning, and improving together.You'llhave the space to share your ideas and help shape a company that is constantly growing.

• Tools for Success:Access to leading-edge web-based productivity tools.

• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.

• Retirement Planning: Participation in our Fidelity 401(k) plan with a company match, helping you save for your future.

• Life Insurance: Company-paid life insurance policy of $50,000 to give you peace of mind.

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EEO Statement

Encore Fire Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Encore Fire Protection is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO/AA employer, Encore Fire Protection considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminatebased ongender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.