Fire Alarm Sales Representative

Century Fire Protection; Powell (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(K) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Disability insurance

Job summary

Century Fire Protection in Powell, TX seeks a results-driven Sales Executive to generate new business and maintain relationships for fire alarm and life safety systems, including alarm systems, inspections, service, retrofit, and new construction projects.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in sales within the fire alarm or life safety industry, knowledge of systems and service contracts, and are comfortable visiting sites with customers and partners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• 2–5 years of sales experience in fire alarm or life safety preferred.
• Knowledge of fire alarm systems, inspections, and service contracts is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and close sales opportunities for fire alarm and life safety systems.
• Build and maintain relationships with property managers, general contractors, building owners, and end users.
• Conduct site visits and assess customer needs for inspections, service, upgrades, and new installations.
• Prepare and present proposals in coordination with estimating, design, and operations teams.
• Track leads, opportunities, and activities in the CRM system.
• Support contract renewals and long-term service agreements.
• Stay informed on NFPA 72, local codes, and industry best practices.
• Participate in networking events, trade shows, and industry functions.
• Collaborate with project managers and technicians to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Sales

Customer relationships

CRM

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

Location

Div. 173 - Knoxville, TN

Summary

Responsible for generating new business and maintaining customer relationships for fire alarm and life safety systems; focus on selling alarm systems, inspections, service, retrofit, and new construction projects while providing customers with compliant, value-driven solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and close sales opportunities for fire alarm and life safety systems.
• Build and maintain relationships with property managers, general contractors, building owners, and end users.
• Conduct site visits and assess customer needs for inspections, service, upgrades, and new installations.
• Prepare and present proposals in coordination with estimating, design, and operations teams.
• Track leads, opportunities, and activities in the CRM system.
• Support contract renewals and long-term service agreements.
• Stay informed on NFPA 72, local codes, and industry best practices.
• Participate in networking events, trade shows, and industry functions.
• Collaborate with project managers and technicians to ensure customer satisfaction.

Education and Experience

High school diploma, college degree preferred, and 2–5 years of sales experience, fire alarm or life safety industry experience preferred; knowledge of fire alarm systems, inspections, and service contracts strongly preferred.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office applications and CRM software.

Physical Demands

Prolonged work at computer with frequent driving within assigned territory and ability to attend site visits and job walks; sit, stand, walk, close vision, ability to lift 25 lbs.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Relief Fund
• Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident