Territory Fire & EMS Sales Pro

Dinges Fire Company; Benzonia (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinges Fire Company seeks driven sales professionals to plan and execute sales activities for assigned accounts in Michigan. You will develop relationships with Fire and EMT decision-makers, aiming to deliver outstanding product and service delivery while building a 'Help First' approach to departments.

Sales reps operate as independent contractors, with earnings based on commissions—approximately 40% of gross profit per sale.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fire service equipment
• Knowledge of basic computer applications
• Knowledge of customer service principles
• Knowledge of basic business principles
• Strong planning and sales skills
• Ability to adapt and negotiate

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 clients
• negotiate
• develop sales proposals
• respond to inquiries by phone, email or in person
• ensure customer service satisfaction and good client relationships
• follow up on sales activity
• monitor and report on sales activities
• participate in sales events and training

Job description

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 in an effort to make their jobs easier, safer and more comfortable.

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 in an effort 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 make presentations of company products and services to current and potential clients
• negotiate with clients
• develop sales proposals
• respond to sales inquiries and concerns by phone, electronically or in person
• ensure customer service satisfaction and good client relationships
• follow up on sales activity
• monitor and report on sales activities and follow up 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 comprised entirely of commissions with unlimited potential! Earn approximately 40% of the gross profit on each sale.
• DFC offers the opportunity to work full-time using the sales position as a primary income source or part-time earning a strong second income. Most of our salespersons are also firefighters. While being a firefighter is not mandatory, it is highly recommended because it provides a great knowledge base for the products and services we offer.
• DFC representatives own the sales in their territory. This is a unique concept in the Fire and EMT industry. By owning your territory, the value of your business grows as your sales increase. This is an awesome reward considering the minimal investment required.