Illinois Sales Representative

Dinges Fire Company; Pontiac (IL); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Commission-based pay

Strong 1099 independent contractorarr

Opportunity to work full-time or part‑

Firefighter/EMS background encouraged

Descripción de la vacante

Dinges Fire Company in Illinois seeks self-motivated sales professionals to plan and carry out sales activities on assigned accounts within the fire service sector. You will develop relationships with Fire and EMT decision-makers and strive to deliver helpful, safe and reliable equipment and services.

Most of our salespersons are 1099 independent contractors with commissions based on gross profit on each sale.

Formación

• Fire service equipment and tools knowledge is required.
• Basic computer applications knowledge is required.
• Customer service principles knowledge is required.
• Basic business principles knowledge is required.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare sales action plans and strategies.
• Schedule sales activity.
• Make sales calls to new and existing customers.
• Develop and present company products and services to clients.
• Negotiate with clients.
• Develop sales proposals.
• Respond to inquiries by phone, email or in person.
• Ensure customer service satisfaction and strong client relationships.
• Follow up on sales activity and report to management.
• Participate in sales events and training.

Conocimientos

planning & strategizing

adaptability

verbal & written communication

negotiation skills

resilience & tenacity

goal driven

Educación

knowledge of fire service equipment & tools

knowledge of basic computer applications

knowledge of customer service principles

knowledge of basic business principles

Descripción del empleo

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
• negotiated 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.