Sales Consultant - Fire Protection

Chicago Metropolitan Fire Prevention Company; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with matching

ESOP

Job summary

Chicago Metropolitan Fire Prevention Company is seeking a driven Sales Consultant to support customers with accounts and drive sales of Fire Alarm, Security, CCTV, and CA systems from our Elmhurst, IL location.

The role requires interfacing with customers by phone and email, strong organization, and follow-up skills. Compensation includes a base salary plus commissions with full benefits and 401k/ESOP options. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Previous sales experience preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Strong communication via phone and email.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Generate sales volume higher than quota at acceptable gross margins.
• Establish and maintain contact with existing and new customers by providing exceptional customer service.
• Create and provide estimates and quotes for installation and service.
• Negotiate contract and payment details.
• Prepare sales contracts and order forms.
• Communicate with customers and office personnel via phone, email, and in person.
• Update AR department with current customer information for timely service.
• Read/interpret engineered drawings or design build systems.
• Deliver presentations of company products to customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

This role is based out of our Elmhurst, IL, location

Chicago Metropolitan Fire Prevention seeks a driven and professional sales consultant to assist our customers with their accounts. The Sales Consultant is responsible for sales of our Fire Alarm, Security, CCTV and CA systems. The Sales Consultant will interface with customers as well as communicate via phone and email and should have strong organization and follow up skills.

Job Responsibilities:

• Generate sales volume higher than quota at acceptable gross margins
• Establish and maintain contact with existing and new customers by proactively providing exceptional customer service
• Create and provide estimate and quote for installation and service
• Negotiate details of contracts and payments
• Prepare sales contracts and order forms
• Possess ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with customers & office personnel via phone, email, and face-to-face
• Provide up-to-date customer information to AR Department for updates in company database to properly service customers in a timely manner
• Ability to read/decipher engineered drawings or design build systems
• Deliver presentation of company products to new and existing customers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Integrity that aligns with Chicago Metropolitan Fire Prevention values
• Professional image with a strong desire for achievement and success
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
• Very high level of self-management and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability and desire to learn about fire protection industry
• Previous sales experience preferred
• Experience in fire protection industry preferred
• Intermediate MS Office 365 skills (Outlook/Excel/Word)

Compensation:

Base Salary of $50,000 - $60,000 plus commission based on skills/experience. Full benefits are offered with immediate medical/dental/vision insurance coverage available on day one of hire. The Company offers a 401k with matching, as well as an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) after one year of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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