Nebraska Sales Representative
About the Role
Plan and carry out all sales activities on assigned accounts or areas, ensuring customer satisfaction and managing the quality of product and service delivery. Develop relationships with all Fire and EMT decision‑makers in the designated territory. Dinges Fire team members pride themselves on building a “Help First” relationship with departments to make their jobs easier, safer, and more comfortable.
Responsibilities
- Prepare sales action plans and strategies
- Schedule sales activity
- Make sales calls to new and existing customers
- Develop and deliver 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 maintain strong 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
Pay
All salespersons are 1099 independent contractors. Compensation is entirely commission‑based with unlimited potential, earning approximately 40% of the gross profit on each sale. Representatives may work full‑time using the sales position as a primary income source or part‑time for a strong secondary income. While being a firefighter is not mandatory, it is highly recommended for product knowledge. Salespersons own the sales in their territory, allowing the value of their business to grow as sales increase.