Fire & Life Safety Consultant - FLSC

Kitchen Guard; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Opportunity for advancement

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Kitchen Guard, Inc. is seeking a Fire & Life Safety Consultant to conduct on-site inspections at restaurants and commercial kitchens, assess compliance, and create customized service proposals.

This field-based role requires comfort with physical inspections and strong relationship-building skills to close deals. You will develop costed safety proposals, present solutions, and contribute to growth by pursuing new opportunities and nurturing client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales with a track record of closing deals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections and assess client needs.
• Develop proposals with cost estimates and timelines.
• Deliver presentations and demonstrations of safety solutions.
• Meet sales targets and grow the client base.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

B2B sales

Restaurants experience

Commercial kitchen environments

Strong communication

Self-starter

Pipeline management

CRM experience

Report writing

Time management

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Safety, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Photo documentation tools

Job description

Job Overview

As a Fire & Life Safety Consultant for Kitchen Guard, you will play a pivotal role in growing our client base by conducting in-person visits to restaurants and commercial kitchens. You will inspect kitchen exhaust systems (hoods), assess compliance and cleaning needs, and create custom service proposals. This is a field-based role that requires comfort with physical inspections (including climbing ladders and working in greasy or dirty conditions), strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to close deals. This role includes a base salary plus commission and offers the support of warm inbound leads, along with the expectation to prospect and generate new opportunities.

Who we are

Kitchen Guard, an EverSmith Brand, is a leading kitchen exhaust cleaning company dedicated to ensuring the safety and cleanliness of commercial kitchens. Founded in 2009, we have built a strong reputation for quality service and fire safety and are now one of the largest kitchen exhaust and deep cleaning providers in California.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections to assess the client’s needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Develop proposals outlining recommended safety solutions, including cost estimates and timelines.
• Conduct presentations and demonstrations to showcase our fire and life safety solutions.
• Set and meet sales targets, contributing to the overall growth and success of the organization.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the target market.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with potential clients and key stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring their fire safety needs are met with tailored solutions.
• Conduct regular check-ins to assess client satisfaction and identify opportunities for additional services.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and advancements to provide informed consultations.
• Ensure the safety and efficient installation and maintenance of fire safety equipment.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Problem-solving on-site challenges and make recommendations for improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2B sales (experience with restaurants, facilities, or services a plus).
• Comfortable working in commercial kitchen environments (grease, heat, rooftop access).
• Attention to detail in conducting and documenting inspections, preparing reports, and recommending solutions.
• Ability to convey technical information clearly and understandably to clients.
• Ability to contribute positively to a team-oriented work environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage your own schedule and pipeline.
• CRM experience (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and basic photo documentation tools.
• Detail-oriented with good time management.
• Strong verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in commercial facility services, fire/life safety, or industrial cleaning.
• Familiarity with fire code compliance, hood systems, or kitchen ventilation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Safety, or related field (preferred but not required).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work comfortably at heights and on rooftops.
• Physically fit, capable of lifting 40+ pounds and using A-frame ladders.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Full‑Time Position and Benefits

• Position is full‑time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision options
• Retirement savings plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Additional benefits include: company phone, gas and lunch budget, annual bonus

Join us

Join us in the standard for excellence in commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning services.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kitchen Guard is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal or state law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.