Fire Sprinkler Sales & Service Representative

gpac; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GPAC seeks a Sales & Service Representative to grow and maintain our water-based sprinkler systems client base. You will build new relationships, manage accounts, and provide technical sales support and service solutions.

Responsibilities include site visits, proposals, service visits, and coordinating with operations and engineering to deliver exceptional customer experiences. 2+ years in sprinkler-related sales is preferred, with willingness to travel within the territory.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in outside sales, service sales, account management in sprinkler/ water based systems.
• Strong customer relationship and business development skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with industrial, commercial, and municipal customers.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within assigned territories.
• Generate and manage a sales pipeline to achieve revenue and profitability goals.
• Prepare and present proposals, quotations, and service agreements.
• Conduct site visits to assess customer needs and make sprinkler fire protection suggestions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful project implementation and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Outside sales

Account management

Customer relations

Problem solving

Travel flexibility

Tools

Sprinkler systems knowledge

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and customer-focused Sales & Service Representative to support the growth and maintenance of our clients water-based systems business. This role is responsible for developing new customer relationships, managing existing accounts, and providing technical sales support and service solutions for industrial and commercial sprinkler systems. The ideal candidate combines strong sales skills with a service-oriented mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional customer outcomes.

Key Responsibilities: Sales & Business Development

• Develop and maintain relationships with industrial, commercial, and municipal customers.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within assigned territories.
• Generate and manage a sales pipeline to achieve revenue and profitability goals.
• Prepare and present proposals, quotations, and service agreements.
• Conduct site visits to assess customer needs and make Spinkler Fire protection suggestions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful project implementation and customer satisfaction.

Customer Service & Technical Support

• Provide ongoing account management and support for existing customers.
• Perform routine system inspections and service visits.
• Assist customers with troubleshooting and resolving system/ design performance issues.
• Monitor water based systems/ Sprinkler systems and recommend adjustments to optimize system efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain detailed service reports, customer records, and sales activity documentation.

Relationship Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to customers by providing technical expertise and value-added recommendations.
• Build long-term partnerships through responsive service and proactive communication.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, and service teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

QualificationsRequired

• 2+ years of experience in outside sales, service sales, account management in sprinkler/ water based systems.
• Strong customer relationship and business development skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout assigned territory.

Preferred

• Experience with sprinkler systems
• Previous sprinkler designer or technician
• Experience working in industrial manufacturing, healthcare, commercial facilities, food processing, or institutional markets.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.