Security Solutions Sales Engineer – Commercial Construction

Jobot; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company mobile phone (smartphone)

401k Plan with company match

Medical benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Jobot, a leading technology solutions provider, is seeking a Sales Engineer to join our Security Solutions team in the Peoria market. This role bridges technical security systems and client-facing sales, working with customers, contractors, and internal teams from design through execution.

You’ll leverage experience in commercial construction and knowledge of access control, video surveillance, and AV solutions to develop integrated proposals and accurate estimates for project bids.

Qualifications

• Experience selling security systems (access control, video surveillance, intrusion, and/or AV).
• Background in commercial construction or low-voltage sales.
• Strong ability to read plans, specs, and construction documents.
• Estimating experience for takeoffs and proposals is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients, general contractors, and end users to develop security system solutions.
• Support the sales cycle from concept through close, including scope development and proposals.
• Prepare estimates, budgets, and takeoffs for commercial construction projects.
• Collaborate with operations and project teams to ensure solution alignment with requirements.
• Review plans and bid documents to create accurate proposals.
• Provide technical guidance to customers and internal stakeholders throughout the project.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients and industry partners.

Skills

Security systems sales

Technical-to-commercial comms

Reading plans & specs

Tools

Genetec

Hanwha

Axis

Milestone

Lenel/S2

Job description

Jobot, a leading technology solutions provider, is seeking a Sales Engineer to join our Security Solutions team in the Peoria market. This role bridges technical security systems and client-facing sales, working with customers, contractors, and internal teams from design through execution.

You’ll leverage experience in commercial construction and knowledge of access control, video surveillance, and AV solutions to develop integrated proposals and accurate estimates for project bids.