Fire Alarm Sales Representative

Century Fire Protection; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical (3 plan choices)

Dental (2 plan choices)

Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Company Paid Training and Certifications

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Century Fire Protection in Clearwater, FL is seeking a full-time professional to drive new installation projects for alarm systems. The role involves working closely with electrical contractors, estimating project costs, and managing customer relations to secure ongoing monitoring contracts.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and strong skills in client development, project estimation, and customer service. Benefits include competitive pay, health plans, a 401(k) match, and paid training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience related to fire alarm or low voltage sales.
• Experience estimating projects ranging from $100k to $1MM+.

Responsibilities

• Generate new installation projects for alarm systems.
• Service existing accounts and maximize retention.
• Monitor competition and recommend product changes.

Skills

Client Development

Project Estimation

Customer Service

Market Analysis

Problem Solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Century Fire Protection Clearwater - Clearwater, FL 33760

Position Type: Full Time

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Division: 150 Clearwater, FL

Summary

Responsible for generating new installation projects for alarm systems through electrical contractors and end users, estimating project cost based on labor, equipment, and materials, and securing the monitoring/service contract following the installation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and maintain quality clients within the Fire Alarm market that align with the growth strategy of the business.
• Develop, implement, and maintain market‑specific business plans for growth.
• Service existing accounts to maximize service and account retention while cross‑selling across multiple product offerings.
• Submit orders by referring to price lists and product literature.
• Keep management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
• Monitor competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Recommend changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.
• Estimate projects, including fixed‑price services, for projects ranging from $100k to $1MM+.
• Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports, and making recommendations to management.
• Maintain oversight and responsibility for all projects within the portfolio.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree from a four‑year college or university and 3+ years related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior fire alarm or low voltage sales experience is required.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HRIS Systems (prefer UltiPro).

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical (3 plan choices)
• Dental (2 plan choices)
• Vision
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Short‑term & Long‑term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Relief Fund Financial Grants
• Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident
• Company issued Laptop and/or Tablet
• Company Paid Training and Certifications
• Referral Bonus (Employees receive $1,000 referral bonus for each person they refer to work at Century Fire Protection)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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