Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Summit Fire & Security provides fire detection, suppression, and security services. The Sales Representative drives new business through construction and services sales, manages proposals and customer relationships, and supports project, design, accounting, and marketing activities.
Responsibilities
- Acquire sales leads for new work including the installation service and support of comprehensive fire protection systems across all disciplines; sell Summits’ services
- Provide outside sales and inside sales
- Solicit all building and construction types: new construction, renovations, additions, retrofits, and similar
- Lead the sales process from initial contact/bid invite to acquisition of contract/Notice to Proceed; initial contact may be initiated by Sales Representative or Customer (both)
- Generate new relationships and foster existing relationships among Customer base for the purposes of continued sales
- Generate new proposals, follow-up on active proposals, and close sales on active proposals
- Communicate status of active proposals to Management
- Attend meetings—includes internal meetings (kickoff, job progress, design coordination, and as requested) as well as external meetings (coordination with Customer and other Stakeholders, Authority Having Jurisdiction coordination, design, and submittal planning, and as requested)
- Function as a face of the Company amongst our Customer base and industry, representing our identity: Professionalism, Quality, and Focus on Relationships
- General assistance to Project Managers and Design Department for communicating schedules, product/material information, coordination of work, and similar support
- General assistance to Accounting personnel with job set-up, monitoring of profitability, billing, and similar
- Utilize accounting software for assistance with (or general knowledge of) tracking costs, billing, Change Orders, and similar
- Assistance with general marketing activities and promotion of the Company
- This individual must be a self-starter, organized, and detail oriented. Communication and follow-through are critical
- Other duties may be assigned
Skills
- High School Diploma or GED, required
- 2 years operating a computer, Microsoft Office, required
- Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees, customers and board or directors
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required
- Associate's or Bachelor's in Business or related, preferred
- 2 years relevant work experience in business development, or Fire Life Safety sales experience, preferred
Benefits
- Continued development, training, and education
- Reimbursement for certain career development programs
- Potential bonuses for specific certifications
- Extensive training opportunities
- Career advancement
- Bonus opportunities
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
- Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
- Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
- Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
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