Fire Alarm Sales Rep

Goodwin Recruiting; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First 6 months base salary $100k

Base salary + uncapped commission

Monthly car allowance

Mileage reimbursement

401(k)

Benefits package

Unlimited PTO with manager approval

Eastern Michigan territory growth

Job summary

Nbutexas is seeking a Fire Alarm Sales Representative to cover Eastern Michigan. You will develop business with electrical contractors, engineers, and end users, pursue bid/spec opportunities, and drive engineered fire alarm projects to closure. This field-based role rewards strong territory growth and relationship skills.

You will read plans and specs, perform takeoffs, and prepare compelling proposals while selling systems, service agreements, and related life-safety solutions. Expect a robust

Qualifications

• Commercial fire alarm or closely related low-voltage sales experience.
• Ability to read plans, specs and perform takeoffs.
• Knowledge of NFPA life-safety codes.
• Strong business development and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage a large sales territory independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop business with contractors, engineers, consultants, and end users in Eastern Michigan.
• Identify bid/spec opportunities and pursue engineered fire alarm projects.
• Review drawings and project specifications.
• Perform takeoffs and develop proposals for engineered systems.
• Sell new systems, upgrades, service agreements, and life-safety solutions.
• Provide technical support during bidding and project execution.
• Maintain a strong sales pipeline and CRM records.
• Represent the company at meetings and industry events.

Skills

Fire alarm sales

Bid/spec sales

Account development

Relationship building

Reading drawings/specs

Territory management

CRM systems

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Fire Alarm Sales Representative – Eastern Michigan

Turn Your Fire Alarm Expertise Into a Bigger Territory—and Bigger Earning Potential

If you know the commercial fire alarm world, understand how to work with electrical contractors, and can spot a strong bid/spec opportunity before your competitors do, this could be a great next move.

We’re looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Sales Representative to develop business throughout Eastern Michigan. You’ll have the freedom to manage your territory, build contractor relationships, pursue engineered fire alarm projects, and grow a strong book of business.

This is a field-based sales opportunity for someone who understands both the technical and relationship sides of fire alarm sales.

Compensation & Benefits

• First 6 months: $100,000 annualized base salary
• $50,000 base + uncapped commission
• Monthly car allowance
• Mileage reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Benefits package
• Unlimited PTO with manager approval
• Large Eastern Michigan territory with significant growth potential

What You’ll Do

• Develop business with electrical contractors, engineers, consultants, and end users throughout Eastern Michigan
• Identify and pursue commercial fire alarm bid/spec opportunities
• Review drawings, plans, specifications, and project requirements
• Perform takeoffs and develop proposals for engineered fire alarm projects
• Sell new systems, upgrades, service agreements, and related life safety solutions
• Provide contractors with technical support throughout the bidding process
• Partner with engineering, operations, and project teams from sale through execution
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of upcoming projects
• Maintain sales activity, opportunities, and forecasts within CRM systems
• Represent the company during customer meetings, contractor visits, and industry events

What We’re Looking For

• Commercial fire alarm or closely related low-voltage sales experience
• Experience working within the bid/spec environment
• Ability to read plans and specifications and perform takeoffs
• Understanding of engineered fire alarm systems and applications
• Knowledge of NFPA codes and life safety requirements
• Strong business development and relationship-building skills
• Ability to independently manage a large sales territory

Even Better If You Have

• Experience with NOTIFIER and/or Potter fire alarm systems
• Established relationships with electrical contractors throughout Eastern Michigan
• Experience with access control, CCTV/video surveillance, intrusion detection, sound/mass notification, or other integrated low-voltage systems

Ready to Own the Eastern Michigan Market?

If you know fire alarm systems, know how contractors buy, and enjoy turning relationships into long-term business, we want to talk to you.

Bring the industry knowledge. Build the territory. The commission is uncapped—the rest is up to you.