Fire Alarm Sales Executive

Shambaugh & Son, L.P.; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission eligible

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Shambaugh & Son, L.P. seeks a motivated Fire Alarm Sales Executive to develop new business, estimate projects, conduct site visits, and deliver fire alarm solutions that meet customer needs and codes. You will work with contractors, end users, and stakeholders in Central Illinois as part of the Life Safety team.

The role emphasizes building relationships, expanding the fire alarm division, and aligning with an industry leader known for quality, service, and innovation.

Qualifications

• 3 years of fire alarm sales preferred.
• NICET in fire alarm systems preferred.
• Experience with FIKE, Edwards and Notifier or a combination of any of these preferred.
• Technical knowledge of VESDA and clean agent systems a plus.
• Prior experience with NFPA to complete system layouts to ensure system meets code preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and establish long-term relationships.
• Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously with different cost components.
• Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking skills, ability to be resourceful and proactive when completing duties.
• Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients and contractors both in office and job sites.
• Build and manage sales for the division.
• Determine customer needs and develop a sales strategy to gain customer understanding of company offerings.
• Close sufficient sales to exceed sales plan objectives.
• Familiar with reading blueprints, understanding current NFPA 13, 14, 20, and 72 standards and local codes.
• Develop a positive ongoing relationship with existing and new customers, general contractors and end users.
• Estimate small and large projects
• Ability to build new business associations / relationships and grow the Fire Alarm Business.
• Other duties as required

Skills

Fire alarm sales

Customer relationship management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Education

NICET certification in fire alarm systems

Tools

FIKE

Edwards

Notifier

Job description

About Us

We are one of the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors in Indiana and among the preeminent specialty contractors in the nation. We specialize in a full range of new and retrofit construction for industrial, food processing, commercial, institutional, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and bio-fuel projects.

Job Summary

Shambaugh & Son is seeking a motivated and results-driven Fire Alarm Sales Executive to join our growing Life Safety team in Central Illinois. This role is responsible for developing new business opportunities, building strong customer relationships, estimating projects, conducting site visits, and delivering fire alarm solutions that meet customer needs and code requirements.

The ideal candidate will have experience in fire alarm systems, life safety solutions, commercial construction, or low-voltage systems and possess the ability to work with contractors, end users, and project stakeholders throughout the sales process. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in expanding our fire alarm division while partnering with a respected industry leader known for quality, service, and innovation.

Territory: Central Illinois (Champaign, Danville, Bloomington, Peoria, Decatur, Springfield, and surrounding areas)

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Meet with clients and contractors both in office and job sites.
• Build and manage sales for the division.
• Determine customer needs and develop a sales strategy to gain customer understanding of company offerings.
• Close sufficient sales to exceed sales plan objectives.
• Familiar with reading blueprints, understanding current NFPA 13, 14, 20, and 72 standards and local codes.
• Develop a positive ongoing relationship with existing and new customers, general contractors and end users.
• Estimate small and large projects
• Ability to build new business associations / relationships and grow the Fire Alarm Business.
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• 3 years of fire alarm sales preferred
• NICET in fire alarm systems preferred
• Experience with FIKE, Edwards and Notifier or a combination of any of these preferred
• Technical knowledge of VESDA and clean agent systems a plus
• Prior experience with NFPA to complete system layouts to ensure system meets code preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and establish long-term relationships
• Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously with different cost components
• Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking skills, ability to be resourceful and proactive when completing duties
• Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Affirmative Action Policy

Please review our Affimative Action Policy.

Geographic Disclosure

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Compensation Range: $75,000 to $95,000

Other Compensation: Eligible for commission

Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.