Fire Alarm Sales Representative

Shambaugh & Son, L.P.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire protection company in Columbus, Ohio, seeks a Fire Alarm Sales Representative to establish and lead a new division. Responsibilities include managing site visits, estimating projects, and developing sales strategies. Ideal candidates will have experience in the fire protection industry and possess technical knowledge of fire alarm systems. Strong communication skills and self-motivation are essential for success. The role requires attendance during extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and organize work.
• Regular and reliable attendance, including extended hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage the fire alarm division.
• Develop a sales strategy to engage prospects.
• Close sales to exceed objectives.
• Estimate projects and manage onboarding of technicians.

Skills

Experience in Fire Protection industry

Self-motivated

Technical knowledge of fire alarm systems

Exceptional communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft

Job description

We are a full service fire sprinkler contractor that offers layout, design, fabrication, and installation for nearly every type of wet and dry sprinkler system, as well as a full range of specialty systems. Additionally, we also design and install fire pumps, standpipes, and fire water storage tanks, and perform various types of fire-related inspections.

Job Summary

Dalmatian Fire has added a fire alarm division to its Columbus, Ohio location and is looking for a Fire Alarm Sales Representative to lead this charge. In this role you will be responsible for managing the group, estimating, site visits, and marketing while utilizing experienced sales strategies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Build and manage the division.
• Establish contact with prospects and qualify potential buyers of Fire Protection contracts by scheduling sales calls, following up on leads and utilizing outlined marketing strategies.
• 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 projects including fixed price service as required in addition to pricing new Fire Alarm work as needed.
• Assist with onboarding Alarm Technicians and Required Stock.
• Price Fire Sprinkler Tenant Improvement work as needed.
• Ability to build new business associations / relationships and grow the Fire Protection Business.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Fire Protection industry.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to succeed.
• Proven ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Technical knowledge of fire alarm, VESDA, clean agent, and control systems.
• Exceptional presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and organize work.
• Proficient in Microsoft.
• Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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