System Sales Executive

Distro; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commissions

Job summary

NY Fire Detection, Inc. is seeking a results-driven sales professional to manage proposals and close opportunities in the NYC area. The role focuses on consultative selling, accurate proposals, and cultivating customer trust.

You will collaborate with Estimating, Engineering, and Operations to drive successful bids, ensuring high-quality documentation and timely follow-through. The position offers a full-time onsite role with uncapped commissions and significant upside.

Qualifications

• Reads drawings and specifications fluently; understands system requirements, code implications, and integration details.
• Stays current on codes, manufacturers, and design practices to enhance proposal quality and customer trust.

Responsibilities

• Owns proposal accuracy and customer satisfaction; no excuses or deflection.
• Proactively follows up on every opportunity until a decision is made.
• Manages multiple bids, deadlines, and relationships without losing control of priorities.
• Works cohesively with Estimating, Engineering, and Operations—no silos, no surprises.

Skills

Consultative selling

Proposal accuracy

Customer relations

Technical reading

Code knowledge

Communication

Organization

Follow-up

Professionalism

Collaboration

Continuous learning

Job description

Company: NY Fire Detection, Inc.

Territory: NYC

Residence: Westchester, NYC, Nassau & Suffolk County

Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: $75-85k base (OTE $160-200k+), uncapped commission

Preferred Industry: Construction (All Trades, exception Distribution)

Core Competencies

Category

Expected Behavior

Accountability

Owns proposal accuracy and customer satisfaction; no excuses or deflection.

Technical Understanding

Reads drawings and specifications fluently; understands system requirements, code implications, and integration details.

Consultative Selling

Positions NY Fire as a partner solving problems—not just quoting jobs.

Attention to Detail

Reviews all documents carefully before award; no missing inclusions or exclusions.

Communication

Professional, direct, and clear with internal teams and external partners.

Organization & Efficiency

Manages multiple bids, deadlines, and relationships without losing control of priorities.

Persistence & Follow-Through

Proactively follows up on every opportunity until a decision is made.

Professionalism

Represents NY Fire’s reputation through appearance, responsiveness, and reliability.

Collaboration

Works cohesively with Estimating, Engineering, and Operations—no silos, no surprises.

Continuous Learning

Stays current on codes, manufacturers, and design practices to enhance proposal quality and customer trust.

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