Outside Sales Representative

Reliable Fire & Safety; Bessemer City (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Commission Opportunities

Company Vehicle Provided

Established Reputation

Growth Opportunities

Diverse Service Offerings

Job summary

Reliable Fire & Safety, Inc., a family-owned fire protection company serving the Charlotte Metro area for nearly 40 years, seeks an experienced Outside Sales Representative to grow the customer base and develop lasting business relationships.

In this role you will drive new business, secure service agreements, expand existing accounts, and promote our comprehensive fire protection services. Competitive base salary of $65,000–$75,000 plus commissions and a company vehicle are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in fire protection or outside sales.
• Proven ability to generate leads, prospect, negotiate and close business.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business through prospecting, cold calling, and face-to-face visits.
• Secure service agreements for recurring inspections, testing, and maintenance.
• Expand existing accounts with additional service opportunities.
• Represent fire protection solutions including sprinkler, alarm, extinguisher services.
• Prepare professional quotes, proposals, and service agreements; maintain records.
• Build and execute a consistent sales pipeline to meet goals.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure exceptional customer service.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Negotiation

Cold calling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reliable Fire & Safety, Inc. | Gastonia, NC

Salary: $65,000–$75,000 annually + Commission

*Candidates with an established network of industry relationships and a proven track record of business development may be considered for additional compensation incentives and opportunities.

Job Type: Full-Time | Company Vehicle Provided

Your Experience. Your Drive. Your Opportunity to Grow.

Are you an experienced fire protection sales professional who knows how to build relationships, identify opportunities, and close deals? Are you ready to take your career to the next level with an established, growing company?

Reliable Fire & Safety, Inc. wants to hear from you!

We are a family-owned fire protection company with nearly 40 years of experience serving the Charlotte Metro area and surrounding communities. As we continue to expand, we're looking for a motivated, results-driven Outside Sales Representative to help us grow our customer base and develop lasting business relationships.

We're looking for someone who doesn't wait for opportunities to come to them — someone who knows how to get out in the field, open doors, and earn trust, and turn prospects into long-term customers.

What You'll Be Doing

• Drive New Business: Identify and pursue new customers through prospecting, cold calling, face-to-face visits, and strategic relationship building.


• Secure Service Agreements: Develop, present, negotiate, and close recurring inspection, testing, and maintenance contracts.


• Expand Existing Accounts: Identify additional service opportunities within our established customer base.


• Represent Our Services: Promote fire sprinkler, fire alarm, fire extinguisher, and related fire protection solutions.


• Manage the Sales Process: Prepare estimates, proposals, and service agreements while maintaining accurate customer and sales records.


• Build Your Pipeline: Develop and execute a consistent sales strategy to meet and exceed sales goals.


• Collaborate With Our Team: Work alongside our operations and service departments to ensure exceptional customer service and long-term customer satisfaction.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the fire protection industry required, preferably with outside sales or business development experience.


• Strong understanding of fire sprinkler, fire alarm, fire extinguisher, and related inspection, testing, and maintenance services.


• Proven ability to generate leads, prospect, negotiate, and close business.


• A self-starter with the confidence and motivation to pursue new opportunities independently.


• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.


• Ability to prepare professional quotes, proposals, and service agreements.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general business software.


• Professionalism, integrity, accountability, and a team-first attitude.


• Valid driver's license required.

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Salary: $65,000–$75,000 annually, based on experience.


• Commission Opportunities: Additional earnings based on sales performance.


• Company Vehicle Provided


• Established Reputation: Join a respected, family-owned business with decades of experience in the fire protection industry.


• Growth Opportunities: Build your career with a company committed to continued expansion.


• Diverse Service Offerings: Represent a comprehensive range of essential fire protection services.


• Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals dedicated to delivering quality service.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

At Reliable Fire & Safety, we're not just looking for someone to fill a sales position. We're looking for a motivated professional who wants to make an impact, build a successful book of business, and play a meaningful role in our company's continued growth.

If you have the industry experience, the drive to succeed, and the determination to turn opportunities into results, we want you on our team.