Fire Life Safety Sales Representative

JOB SUMMARY
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The Fire Life Safety Sales Representative position provides growth of the organization by focusing on inspection and monitoring agreement sales for all services provided by the company. As well as providing industry leading customer service to maintain customer relationships.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
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Acquire sales leads for new work prioritizing multi-year inspections for all services provided by Summit Fire Protection. 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. QUALIFICATIONS
The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications. Education, Training, Certifications:
High School Diploma or GED, required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Business or related, preferred.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements

2 years relevant work experience in business development, or Fire Life Safety sales experience, preferred.
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.

Other Qualifications

Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required. Reliable transportation, required.
Must be able to comply with SFP’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement
PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to drive, bend, kneel, balance, lift
Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Fire Protection may be right for you!

Summit Fire Protection
, a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc. (Summit Companies), is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customer across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce.

Summit Fire Protection is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 25 locations in more than 8 states. Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Fire Protection supports trade skills and workforce development. Many members of our leadership chair NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools.

Summit Fire Protection supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We continually strive to be the
Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.

Demonstrating the combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality fire protection services possible to protect lives and property. Benefits
Summit Fire Protection offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees.

Our benefits package includes

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
Our Core Values
PIPE
We are
PASSIONATE about life safety
We have
INTEGRITY
(Do the right thing)
We work in
PARTNERSHIP with our customers and community
We constantly strive for
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
(Do things right)
Summit Fire Protection participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace.

Summit Fire Protection is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.