System Sales Executive

Lever, Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NY Fire Detection, Inc. in NYC is seeking a full-time sales professional to drive bids and proposals for fire detection systems. The role requires reading drawings and specs, understanding code implications, and delivering customer-focused solutions.

You will own proposal quality, manage multiple bids, and collaborate with Estimating, Engineering, and Operations to ensure accurate, timely, and projects that meet customer needs with professional communication and persistence.

Qualifications

• Strong consultative selling skills and ability to position NY Fire as a problem-solving partner.
• Attention to detail in proposals and documentation.
• Ability to read drawings/specifications and understand code implications.

Responsibilities

• Owns proposal accuracy and customer satisfaction; no excuses or deflection.
• Reads drawings and specifications fluently; understands system requirements, code implications, and integration details.
• Positions NY Fire as a partner solving problems - not just quoting jobs.
• Reviews all documents carefully before award; no missing inclusions or exclusions.
• Professional, direct, and clear with internal teams and external partners.
• Manages multiple bids, deadlines, and relationships without losing control of priorities.
• Proactively follows up on every opportunity until a decision is made.
• Represents NY Fire's reputation through appearance, responsiveness, and reliability.
• Works cohesively with Estimating, Engineering, and Operations - no silos, no surprises.
• Stays current on codes, manufacturers, and design practices to enhance proposal quality and customer trust.

Skills

Consultative selling

Proposal accuracy

Customer satisfaction

Reading drawings

Code implications

Collaboration

Communication

Organization

Persistence

Professionalism

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

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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$75,000 - $180,000 a year