National Accounts Sales Representative
About the role
We protect businesses across retail, healthcare, education, restaurants, and more -- and we're looking for a high-energy salesperson like you. Our commercial division delivers integrated security solutions -- video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, and fire safety -- backed by 75 years of experience and U.S.-based professional monitoring that's never outsourced. We do what we do because of one simple truth: businesses run better when they're protected.
Responsibilities
- Create customer relationships and expand Guardian’s position in the National Account market through new business development.
- Research and follow up on leads generated through various sources and update internal database with prospect information.
- Identify, target, prospect and close national, regional and multiple location companies within a specific geographic territory.
- Create and develop new business and social relationships with decision-makers of national, regional and multiple location companies.
- Manage day-to-day client interactions, including setting and managing client expectations, and seeking opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
- Work closely with Guardian’s project management team to facilitate a seamless customer experience.
- Promote the full product line and services offered by Guardian Protection Services.
- Prepare detailed proposals for all systems and services to be sold and assist in the preparation of all contracts.
- Provide oral and written presentations to potential customers outlining the equipment and services proposed by Guardian Protection Services.
- Negotiate and close all contracts presented to potential customers.
- Aid the project management, installation, service, and billing departments as required.
Requirements
- 5 years industry experience selling Intrusion Alarm, Video Solutions, Fire Alarm, and Access Control systems.
- Knowledge of and a proficiency using software and Microsoft Office applications.
- Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent experience with a concentration in Management, Sales and Marketing, and five years industry experience.
- National account sales experience is preferred.
- Accustomed to contacting C-Level Presidents, Executives, Directors, IT and Loss Prevention personnel.
- Strong customer service and communication skills with the ability to apply tact, diplomacy, reason, and logic.
- Ability to meet and exceed an annual sales quota in revenue and RMR.
- Experience effectively presenting information and responding to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Skills in reading and comprehending blueprints including floor plans, as well as business math.
- This position requires 30% travel.
Qualifications
Attractive compensation package
Comprehensive benefit package starting day 1
Opportunity to grow within the company
The chance to be part of a Top 10 company and high-energy employee culture
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