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Job summary
Dinges Fire Company is seeking salespersons for an independent contractor role focused on managing sales activities in designated areas related to fire service equipment. Responsibilities include preparing sales strategies, making calls, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates should have a background or interest in fire service. This role provides the opportunity for a strong second income primarily through commissions, with the potential to earn approximately 40% of the gross profit on each sale.
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.
Negotiate with clients.
Develop sales proposals.
Respond to inquiries and concerns.
Ensure customer service satisfaction.
Follow up on sales activity.
Monitor and report on sales activities.
Participate in sales events and training.
Skills
Planning and strategizing
Adaptability
Verbal and written communication
Negotiation skills
Resilience and tenacity
Goal driven
Education
Knowledge of fire service equipment and tools
Knowledge of customer service principles
Knowledge of basic business principles
Knowledge of basic computer applications
Job description
Dinges Fire Company is seeking salespersons for an independent contractor role focused on managing sales activities in designated areas related to fire service equipment. Responsibilities include preparing sales strategies, making calls, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates should have a background or interest in fire service. This role provides the opportunity for a strong second income primarily through commissions, with the potential to earn approximately 40% of the gross profit on each sale.