Sales Consultant - Fire Protection

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance on day

401k with matching

ESOP after one year

Job summary

Chicago Metropolitan Fire Prevention Co. in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a driven Sales Consultant to assist customers with accounts and to drive sales of fire alarm, security, CCTV and CA systems.

The role interfaces with customers by phone and email, and requires strong organization and follow-up skills. Responsibilities include generating sales volume, quoting installations and services, negotiating contracts, and delivering product presentations.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Communicate efficiently with customers and office personnel via phone, email, and face-to-face.
• Update AR Department with customer information for timely service.
• Read/decipher engineered drawings or design build systems.
• Deliver presentations of company products to customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Integrity

Professional image

Problem solving

Time management

Multi-tasking

Learn about fire protection

Previous sales experience

Fire protection industry knowledge

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.

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