Security Systems Sales Consultant — High Earning Potential

Bay Alarm Company; Hayward (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Bay Alarm Company is looking for a driven security systems sales professional in California to grow our customer base through self-generated and company-provided leads. You will focus on selling systems, generating proposals, and ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the process.

No prior experience is required, though 1–2 years in sales is preferred. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with a 2-year post-high school diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• 1–2 years experience in sales preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Diploma from a 2-year post-high school institution preferred.
• Must be a self-starter with excellent follow up skills.
• Basic knowledge of security systems preferred.
• Basic data entry and retrieval skills required.
• Microsoft Office experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record required.
• Pass a pre-employment screening process.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads for new sales.
• Meet with prospective customers in order to sell systems.
• Process all appropriate documentation.
• Follow-up with customer to ensure complete satisfaction.
• Resolve customer issues and concerns.
• Generate proposals.

Skills

Sales

Lead generation

Customer meetings

Proposals

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year post-secondary diploma preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

$90k-$150k OTE (Base Salary + Uncapped Commission)

Position Summary

Sell new security systems through both self-generated and company provided leads. Ensure customer satisfaction.

Job Duties

• Generate leads for new sales.
• Meet with prospective customers in order to sell systems.
• Process all appropriate documentation.
• Follow-up with customer to ensure complete satisfaction.
• Resolve customer issues and concerns.
• Generate proposals.
• All other miscellaneous responsibilities and other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• No prior experience required.
• 1-2 years experience in sales preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Diploma from a 2-year post-high school institution preferred.
• Must be a self-starter and have excellent follow up skills.
• Basic knowledge of security systems preferred.
• Basic data entry and retrieval skills required.
• Microsoft Office experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record required.
• Final applicant will need to have the ability to pass a pre-employment screening process.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer, phone, and other office or mobile technology.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, depending on the nature of sales activity (e.g., desk work, in-person meetings, or trade shows).
• Clear speech and active listening skills required for phone and in-person communication.
• Occasional lifting or carrying of materials up to 25 pounds (e.g., marketing materials, product samples, promotional items).
• Ability to travel locally or regionally, which may include driving or using public transportation (for field sales roles).
• Office, hybrid, or remote work environments depending on the organization and sales structure.
• May include regular in-person visits to clients, participation in events, trade shows, or networking functions.
• Often goal-driven and performance-focused with quotas, deadlines, and incentive structures.
• Potential for high call/email volume in inside sales roles; face-to-face interaction in outside sales roles.
• Standard business hours, though evening or weekend work may be required for client availability or events.
• May experience moderate levels of stress due to sales targets, customer demands, or market fluctuations.

Join the Bay Alarm Family!

Come start or advance your career at Bay Alarm, the nation's largest independently owned security company. We prioritize internal growth for our employees and offer outstanding promotional opportunities. As a family-owned company we value work life balance. 15% of our employees have been with Bay Alarm for 15+ years! Work locally and make a difference in your community at one of our 16 branch locations across California, Arizona, and Washington.

All positions support Bay Alarm in our commitment to being our best at every opportunity, providing the expertise, technology, personalized service and support to keep our customers and their valuables safe.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k) with company match

Bay Alarm is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We value diversity and inclusion and strive to make every employee's experience here enriching.

Highlights Include

• Paid Training and a Clearly Defined Career Path
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Alarm System Purchase Plan and Employee Discounts

This Company is an EqualOpportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender,ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or onany other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and nationalorigin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes and willnot be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided willbe kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this informationis strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action ortreatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not chooseto answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline toIdentify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.