Sales Representative

Dinges Fire Company; Paris (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fire service company is seeking a Sales Representative to manage sales activities and ensure customer satisfaction across assigned territories. This role requires building relationships with Fire and EMT decision-makers and offers full-time or part-time opportunities. As independent contractors, representatives can earn commission based on sales performance. Experience in firefighting is a plus but not mandatory.

Benefits

Unlimited earning potential based on commission

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to grow sales territory

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fire service equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of basic computer applications.
• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Knowledge of basic business principles.

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.
• Develop sales proposals.
• Ensure customer service satisfaction.
• Follow up on sales activity.
• Monitor and report on sales activities.

Skills

Planning and strategizing

Adaptability

Verbal and written communication

Negotiation skills

Resilience and tenacity

Goal-driven

Tools

Fire service equipment and tools

Basic computer applications

Job description

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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 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 present company products and services to current and potential clients.
• Negotiate with clients.
• Develop sales proposals.
• Respond to sales inquiries and concerns via phone, electronic communication, or in person.
• Ensure customer service satisfaction and maintain good client relationships.
• Follow up on sales activity.
• Monitor and report on sales activities 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 entirely commission-based with unlimited earning potential, approximately 40% of gross profit per sale.
• DFC offers full-time or part-time opportunities. Many salespersons are also firefighters; while not mandatory, firefighting experience is highly recommended.
• Representatives own their sales territory, which can grow in value as sales increase, offering a unique industry opportunity.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Job function: Sales and Business Development.
• Industries: Public Safety.

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