Reno Fire Sprinkler Contract Sales Expert

Cosco Fire Protection; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary plus commission

Company vehicle or car allowance

Full benefits

Job summary

Cosco Fire Protection in Reno seeks an entrepreneurial, results-driven Fire Sprinkler Contract Sales Representative with strong local construction relationships to grow our Northern Nevada market.

The role emphasizes developing sales goals, locating projects, and building customer relationships while supporting project execution and profitability. A base salary plus commission is offered, with a company vehicle or car allowance and full benefits.

Qualifications

• 4 or more years of fire sprinkler sales experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, project specifications, sprinkler system design drawings, and NFPA codes and standards.
• Demonstrated leadership, negotiation skills, and sales achievements.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to succeed; able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• NICET certification is a plus.
• Education: High school graduate; bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Exceptional presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Previous sprinkler design experience, including performing hydraulic calculations, is preferred.
• Fire sprinkler project management experience is preferred.
• Must have the ability to close sales and handle varied situations during the sales process.
• Highly proficient with personal computers including Microsoft Office, Adobe, and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and develop sales goals and plans for the contract department, then work with Branch Management to develop and execute strategies to achieve those goals.
• Locate and qualify desired and targeted projects; foster local customer relationships resulting in tangible sales.
• Engage with industry associations and the customer community to develop and grow the Cosco brand in this market.
• Establish contact with prospects and qualify potential buyers of new construction and service contracts by scheduling sales calls, following up on leads, and utilizing outlined marketing strategies.
• Develop, maintain, and broaden customer relationships through quotations, anticipating needs, resolving concerns, and providing technical support.
• Support attainment of overall profit objectives throughout the sales and execution process.
• Develop layouts, estimates, calculations, quotations, and proposals.
• Ensure proposals and contracts are processed and that turnover/billing information is provided to operations staff in a timely manner.
• Seek out new customers to expand Cosco’s customer base; willingness to engage in some cold calling to develop new accounts.
• Project management of projects sold may be required.
• Estimate related service work and small projects, including day-work as required.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation

Leadership

Presentation

Communication

Self-motivation

Read and interpret drawings

Close sales

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Cosco Fire Protection in Reno seeks an entrepreneurial, results-driven Fire Sprinkler Contract Sales Representative with strong local construction relationships to grow our Northern Nevada market.

The role emphasizes developing sales goals, locating projects, and building customer relationships while supporting project execution and profitability. A base salary plus commission is offered, with a company vehicle or car allowance and full benefits.