Fire Alarm Sales Representative

Dalmatian Fire; Lewis Center (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalmatian Fire, expanding its Columbus, Ohio location, seeks a Fire Alarm Sales Representative to lead the new division. You will manage the group, perform estimating, site visits, and marketing while applying proven sales strategies.

The role requires knowledge of fire alarm systems, NFPA standards, and strong presentation and communication skills to build lasting client relationships with contractors and end users. Weekend availability may be 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 extended hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage the Fire Alarm division within the Columbus, Ohio location.
• Establish contact with prospects and qualify buyers of Fire Protection contracts by scheduling sales calls and following up on leads.
• Assess customer needs and develop a sales strategy to communicate company offerings.
• Close sales to meet or exceed the plan objectives.
• Read blueprints and apply NFPA 13/14/20/72 and local codes.
• Develop relationships with customers, contractors and end users.
• Estimate small projects and price Fire Alarm work as needed.
• Assist with onboarding Alarm Technicians and stock.

Skills

Fire protection

Independent work

Communication

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Attendance & reliability

Fire alarm systems

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

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

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