Fire Alarm Sales Representative
Shambaugh & Son, L.P. · Columbus, OH · 1 wk ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
Job Summary
We are a full service fire sprinkler contractor that offers layout, design, fabrication, and installation for nearly every type of wet and dry sprinkler system, as well as a full range of specialty systems. Additionally, we design and install fire pumps, standpipes, and fire water storage tanks, and perform various types of fire-related inspections.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Build and manage the division.
- Establish contact with prospects and qualify potential buyers of Fire Protection contracts by scheduling sales calls, following up on leads and utilizing outlined marketing strategies.
- Determine customer needs and develop a sales strategy to gain customer understanding of company offerings.
- Close sufficient sales to exceed sales plan objectives.
- Familiar with reading blueprints, understanding current NFPA 13, 14, 20, and 72 standards and local codes.
- Develop a positive ongoing relationship with existing and new customers, general contractors and end users.
- Estimate small projects including fixed price service as required in addition to pricing new Fire Alarm work as needed.
- Absorb and assist with onboarding Alarm Technicians and Required Stock Price Fire Sprinkler Tenant Improvement work as needed.
- Ability to build new business associations / relationships and grow the Fire Protection Business.
Qualifications
- Experience in a Fire Protection industry.
- Self-motivated with a strong desire to succeed.
- Proven ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Technical knowledge of fire alarm, VESDA, clean agent, and control systems.
- Exceptional presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and organize work.
- Proficient in Microsoft.
Benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Affirmative Action Policy