Territory Fire Equipment Sales Pro (Commission-Based)

Dinges Fire Company; Rock Valley (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission-based pay (unlimited)

Independent contractor status

Territory ownership

Job summary

Dinges Fire Company is seeking self-motivated sales professionals to plan and carry out sales activities on assigned accounts in Iowa. You will build relationships with Fire and EMT decision-makers, drive revenue through commissions, and ensure customer satisfaction and timely service delivery.

Most reps operate as 1099 independents, earning about 40% gross profit on each sale. The role offers flexible full- or part-time options and territory ownership as you grow.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fire service equipment and tools
• Knowledge of basic computer applications
• Knowledge of customer service principles
• Knowledge of basic business principles

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
• Develop sales proposals
• Respond to sales inquiries and concerns 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 and follow up for management
• Participate in sales events and training

Skills

Sales planning

Customer service

Negotiation

Verbal & written communication

Resilience

Goal driven

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.