Nebraska Sales Representative

Dinges Fire Company; Taylor (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Dinges Fire Company is looking for a dedicated sales professional to oversee accounts and enhance customer relationships in the fire and EMT sectors. This role emphasizes a strong customer service focus while fostering partnerships in the industry.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge about fire service equipment and tools, along with excellent communication and negotiation skills. Since the position is commission-based, motivated individuals can realize significant earnings based on sales performance.

This unique opportunity allows salespersons to build their own territories and grow their businesses within a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sales action plans and strategies.
• Schedule sales activity.
• Make sales calls to new and existing customers.
• Develop and present company products and services.
• Negotiate with clients.
• Respond to sales inquiries and concerns.
• Ensure customer service satisfaction.
• Monitor and report on sales activities.

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 customer service principles

Knowledge of basic business principles

Knowledge of basic computer applications

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.

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.