Minnesota Sales Representative

Dinges Fire Company; Grand Marais (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinges Fire Company in Grand Marais, Minnesota is looking for salespersons to manage sales activities and build relationships in the Fire and EMT sectors. The role focuses on ensuring customer satisfaction and delivering quality service. Candidates should have a background in firefighting or emergency medical services, and the position offers the possibility of full-time income or a strong part-time second income.

This role is commission-based with unlimited earning potential, rewarding those who grow their territory.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Firefighter or EMS personnel is required.
• Sales experience preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out all sales activities on assigned accounts or areas.
• Develop relationships with Fire and EMT decision-makers in territory.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and manage product/service delivery.
• Participate in sales events and training.

Skills

Planning and strategizing

Adaptability

Verbal and written communication

Negotiation skills

Resilience and tenacity

Goal driven

Education

Knowledge of fire service equipment and tools

Knowledge of basic computer applications

Knowledge of customer service principles

Knowledge of 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
• negotiate 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.