Territory Fire & EMS Sales Specialist

Dinges Fire Company; Arkansas; On-site; USD 40,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission-based pay

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Dinges Fire Company is looking for individuals to plan and drive sales in designated areas, building relationships with Fire and EMT decision-makers. The team emphasizes a 'Help First' approach to make departments’ jobs easier, safer, and more comfortable.

All salespersons operate as 1099 independent contractors with commission-based compensation, earning roughly 40% of gross profit on each sale. Strong knowledge of fire service products helps you succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience related to sales planning and relationship management.
• Ability to use basic computer applications and CRM basics.
• Understanding of customer service principles and business basics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sales action plans and strategies.
• Schedule sales activity.
• Make sales calls to new and existing customers.
• Develop and present company products to clients.
• Negotiate with clients.
• Develop sales proposals.
• Respond to inquiries by phone, email or in person.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and good relationships.

Skills

Planning & strategy

Adaptability

Verbal & written comms

Negotiation

Resilience

Goal driven

Job description

General Purpose
To plan and carry out all sales activities on assigned 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 area. 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 for a great part-time job 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. You will have many core items that we have to sell in your area, that will benefit the Fire Fighters and First Responders.