Illinois Sales Representative

Dinges Fire Company; Newman (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Dinges Fire Company in Newman, Illinois, is seeking motivated salespersons, ideally with firefighting experience. This role involves building relationships with Fire and EMT decision-makers, ensuring customer satisfaction, and managing a sales territory. As a 1099 independent contractor, you will earn commissions on sales, with the opportunity for unlimited income. This position can be pursued full-time or part-time, making it ideal for current firefighters or EMTs looking to expand their income opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Firefighter or EMS personnel is required.
• Knowledge of fire service equipment and tools.
• Familiarity with basic computer applications and customer service principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out all sales activities on assigned accounts.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and manage quality of product delivery.
• Develop relationships with Fire and EMT decision-makers.
• Make sales calls to new and existing customers.
• Negotiate with clients and develop proposals.
• Represent the company at sales events and training sessions.

Skills

planning and strategizing

adaptability

verbal and written communication

negotiation skills

resilience and tenacity

goal driven

Goal-oriented

Education

Firefighter/EMS experience

Basic computer skills

Tools

fire service equipment and tools

basic computer applications

customer service principles

basic business principles

Job description

General Purpose

To plan and carry out all sales activities on assigned accounts or areas. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction and managing quality of product and service delivery. Develop relationships with all Fire and EMT decision-makers in designated territory. Dinges Fire team members pride themselves on building a 'Help First' relationship with departments in an effort to make their jobs easier, safer and more comfortable. Previous experience as a Firefighter or EMS personnel is required.

Main Job Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• prepare sales action plans and strategies
• schedule sales activity
• make sales calls to new and existing customers
• develop and make presentations of company products and services to current and potential clients
• negotiation with clients
• develop sales proposals
• respond to sales inquiries and concerns by phone, electronically or in person
• ensure customer service satisfaction and good client relationships
• follow up on sales activity
• monitor and report on sales activities and follow up for management
• participate in sales events and training

Education and Experience

• knowledge of fire service equipment and tools
• knowledge of basic computer applications
• knowledge of customer service principles
• knowledge of basic business principles

Key Skills and Competencies

• planning and strategizing
• adaptability
• verbal and written communication
• negotiation skills
• resilience and tenacity
• goal driven

Other Considerations

• All salespersons are 1099 independent contractors. Pay is comprised entirely of commissions with unlimited potential! Earn approximately 40% of the gross profit on each sale.
• DFC offers the opportunity to work full-time using the sales position as a primary income source or part-time earning a strong second income. Most of our salespersons are also firefighters. While being a firefighter is not mandatory, it is highly recommended because it provides a great knowledge base for the products and services we offer.
• DFC representatives own the sales in their territory. This is a unique concept in the Fire and EMT industry. By owning your territory, the value of your business grows as your sales increase. This is an awesome reward considering the minimal investment required.