Fire Alarm Sales Executive

About the role

We are seeking a Fire Alarm Systems Executive to join our dynamic team. This role requires a combination of technical skills and interpersonal abilities, with a focus on delivering accurate estimates and proposals for fire protection projects.

Responsibilities

• Meet customers, conduct site surveys, and gather accurate measurements and system information
• Build estimates, proposals, and preengineering solutions for fire protection projects
• Review construction documents and coordinate with general contractors, owners, and internal technical teams to define project scope
• Collaborate with project management, design, field operations, and fellow estimators to ensure proposals are accurate and aligned
• Spend time in the field to understand system conditions, build rapport, and produce accurate pricing
• Approximately 70% of your time will be spent in the office working on estimates and proposals, with the remainder dedicated to customer-facing interactions

Requirements

• Formal sales experience that goes beyond retail or hospitality
• Experience selling a service is a plus
• A strong willingness to learn, especially within a technical environment
• Proficiency with email, word processing, and spreadsheet software
• A readiness to adopt and self-teach on systems such as CRM platforms, ticketing software, and industry-specific tools
• A people-oriented approach that allows you to build trust and rapport
• Strong organization, time management, and follow through
• A competitive spirit and the resilience to keep moving when things get complex

Qualifications

• You have experience estimating fire protection, life safety, or construction projects
• You have worked directly with general contractors, project managers, or field technicians and understand how projects move from bid to installation
• You have prior experience in a private equity-backed or fast-growing environment where speed, precision, and adaptability matter
• You have a track record of building long-term customer relationships and being viewed as a trusted advisor rather than a transactional salesperson
• You have experience using CRM platforms, estimating software, or industry-specific tools, and can pick up new systems quickly
• You have demonstrated the ability to balance multiple bids at once while keeping accuracy and professionalism high

Skills

• Technical estimating and proposal development
• Relationship building and customer communication
• Project management and coordination
• Technical knowledge of fire protection systems

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Purpose-driven work environment
• Flexible dress code
• People-focused culture
• Leading-edge web-based productivity tools
• Health and wellness benefits
• Retail 401(k) plan with a company match
• Life insurance

Pay

Compensation commensurate with your experience, with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses tied to your personal effectiveness and contributions to the team.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate both field assessments and office-based estimating tasks.