Fire Systems Sales Consultant

Fidelity Services Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services company in South Africa is seeking an Integrated Fire Systems Engineer to drive business growth in the Fire Sprinkler, Detection, and Gas Suppression systems. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of sales experience in the fire industry and possess strong communication skills. The role requires significant travel across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on client engagement and relationship management.

Qualifications

• At least five years of Fire Industry related integrated system sales experience.
• Working knowledge of SANS10139, SANS10287, SANS1475.
• Experience carrying out fire risk assessments and inspections.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Willing to travel within South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop sales opportunities in various sectors.
• Achieve sales targets and manage accounts.
• Prepare quotes and proposals.
• Conduct technical liaison during installation.
• Manage pipeline and forecasts.

Skills

Customer focused

Excellent communication skills

Business acumen

Entrepreneurial

Drive for results

Agility

Resilience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overall purpose of the job

The purpose of the Integrated Fire Systems Engineer (Specialist) is to source and generate business focusing mainly on Fire Sprinkler, Fire Detection and Gas Suppression and 1475 solutions and the Service and Maintenance thereof. The incumbent’s solution selling to include, but not limited to, Fire Sprinkler, Fire Detection, Gas Suppression, Servicing & Maintenance and Remote Monitoring contracts.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify and develop sales opportunities, incorporating extensive cold calling activities, in order to maximise growth within the Commercial, Mining and Industrial Sectors
• Achieve sales targets at approved margins
• Preparation of quotes and proposals
• Account Management
• Acquiring thorough in-depth trade and competitor knowledge
• Pipeline and Forecast management
• Technical liaison with regards to installation and communication with all concerned to ensure successful delivery of installation.
• Ability to read drawings, and apply compliant solutions
• Understand and manage own deliverables, scope and good time management
• Work effectively within a dynamic team environment
• This position requires flexibility with regards to travelling.

Minimum qualifications and experience

• At least five (5) year’s Fire Industry related integrated system sales experience
• Working knowledge and application of SANS10139, SANS10287, SANS1475, ASIB
• Knowledge of Fire Industry and related electronic equipment to include Fire Sprinklers, Detection, Gas
• Suppression Systems, Hydrants, Hose Reels, Portables and Servicing and Maintenance requirements
• Experience of carrying out fire risk assessments, audit and due diligence inspections of existing buildings
• Selling experience at management level with a proven track record
• Excellent report writing and communication skills, be collaborative, be creative, enthusiastic and engaging
• Computer Literate (MS Office)
• Reliable transport
• Valid driver’s licence
• Valid passport
• Willing to travel within the borders of South Africa as well as Sub-Saharan Africa and Abroad when required

Skills and Attributes

• Customer focused
• Confidence
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Drive for results / consistent deliverer
• Entrepreneurial
• Business acumen / strategic vision
• Agility
• Accountability
• Collaborative
• Resilience
• Work under pressure in a fast moving growth environment

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position.

Whilst preference is given to existing employees at all times and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team. Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.

Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.