Account Manager - Fire Protection System Sales
ABOUT ORR
ORR Protection is a national leader in fire and life safety, delivering intelligent, lifecycle-driven solutions that protect people, property, and business continuity. For more than 75 years, we’ve built our reputation by serving organizations in mission-critical environments—where performance matters and reliability is essential. As a third-generation, family-owned company, we remain grounded in strong relationships, a commitment to doing the right thing, and a deep sense of responsibility to our customers and our people.
Today, ORR supports associates and customers across all 50 states, combining national expertise with a culture rooted in safety, respect, and care. When you join ORR, you’re part of a team dedicated to protecting what matters most, while building a career you can be proud of. Learn more about our company culture here.
JOB SUMMARY
The Account Manager will focus on closing the sale of ORR Protection’s related fire protection systems and solutions to new and existing clients to ORR in Seatlle, WA and surrounding market area. This effort will involve identifying, pursuing, qualifying, and closing potential clients while identifying and providing cost effective solutions. This is a remote reporting, work-from-home position. If you have experience in the fire protection industry, strong prospecting and networking skills, proven ability to close, along with excellent communication and inter-personal skills, let’s talk!
The Account Manager will focus on closing the sale of ORR Protection’s related fire protection systems and solutions to new and existing clients to ORR in Seatlle, WA and surrounding market area. This effort will involve identifying, pursuing, qualifying, and closing potential clients while identifying and providing cost effective solutions. This is a remote reporting, work-from-home position. If you have experience in the fire protection industry, strong prospecting and networking skills, proven ability to close, along with excellent communication and inter-personal skills, let’s talk!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- All team members must embody the company mission to provide protection for people, property, and the environment in all aspects of their job.
- Identify prospects that match the profile of ORR Protection in the Data Center, Industrial, telecom, power generation and manufacturing industries.
- Generate and follow up on leads by making contact with prospects and creating interest in ORR’s offerings.
- Communicate and interact with business decision makers at all levels to identify needs and requirements as well as market opportunities.
- Lead and move prospects through the sales cycle
- Perform proposal and contract review activities as required.
- Negotiate and close sales that vary in contract length and fee range.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent education, required.
- Bachelor’s degree, preferred.
- 5-10 years of sales experience in fire alarm/suppression or related industry, required;
- Related industries would include construction, building control, and other services within mission-critical environments.
- Responsible for booking between $2-$3 million in installation or service contracts per year.
- Experience working in Salesforce or similar CRM software, preferred.
- Proven track record of being successful in elements of a consultative sales role.
- NICET, preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge in Fire Alarm systems, Special Hazards Suppression Systems, and other related fire systems.
- Ability to identify potential leads and close sales.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer literate in a Google Suite or Microsoft office environment (i.e. Docs/Word, Sheets/Excel, Google mail / Outlook).
- Ability to work in a CRM system and accurately track information.
- Strong time management skills.
- Cost accounting/ budgeting skills.
ONCE YOU JOIN OUR TEAM, YOU’LL GET TO ENJOY:
- Working for a company where the associates are viewed as the company’s greatest asset.
- Being part of something you can be proud of – making a difference in the health and wellness of people and our planet.
- A growing company with a first class reputation in our respective industries.
- A culture that is fun, family oriented and entrepreneurial.
- A company that offers a focus on work life balance and encouragement to make a big impact.
- A caring group of associates with a commitment to make the communities we work in better for all.
- Excellent benefits including 401(K), health, life, dental, tuition reimbursement and numerous perks such as training and development
Equal Opportunity Employer / Vet / Disabled
High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred; 5-10 years sales experience in fire alarm/suppression or related industry; Salesforce or similar CRM experience preferred; NICET preferred; proven consultative sales track record.
Key Responsibilities
- identifying prospects
- closing sales
- negotiating contracts
Skills & Tools
Salesforce, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Mail, Microsoft Outlook
Job Details
- Category: Sales
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Seattle, Washington, United States
- Languages: English
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plan
About ORR Protection
A national leader in fire and life safety, delivering lifecycle-driven solutions for mission-critical environments. — Industry: Industrial Processing