Fire Alarm & System Sales

Fire Alarm & Systems Sales   Company: Koorsen Fire & Security. Location: Columbus Ohio Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Sales Relevant Work Experience: 2+ to 5 Years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Education Level: High School or equivalent         Save to File   Job Description Koorsen Fire & Security is a multifaceted, full service life safety systems company specializing in the installation, service and inspection of a wide variety of Fire Alarm (life safety systems), Special Hazard, Sound, and Structured Cabling systems throughout the Midwest and Southern states.   Life Safety (Fire Alarm) Sales Representative Columbus, OH Job Description: The primary duty of this position will be to professionally and positively represent Koorsen Fire & Security and promote the sales of Fire Alarm, Clean Agents, Sound, & Structured Cabling to End Users and Contractors. The perspective candidate will be responsible for the entire sales process of quoting/bidding sales, negotiating terms, closing opportunities and ensuring profitable growth of the company in an enthusiastic and timely manner. Job Responsibilities:   Business Development Ø Determine customer needs and develop a sales strategy to gain customer understanding of company product offerings. Ø Develop and maintain an active proposal backlog that will support achieving the designated sales plan Ø Establish contact/relationships with end users & contractors to qualify potential buyers by scheduling sales calls, following up on leads and utilizing marketing strategies   Client Service Ø Candidate must have the ability to establish and maintain relationships with End Users, Engineers & Electrical Contractors. Ø Responds to customer needs in an enthusiastic and timely manner   Account Management Ø Assume account management responsibility including the provision and/or coordination of services (installation, customer training, etc.) to assure complete customer satisfaction Ø Investigate and resolve customer issues in regard to delivery dates, billings, financing and other related matters Ø Works with operations to ensure the timely completion of each job sold       Qualifications: ü Self-motivated with dedicated client services focus and strong desire to succeed ü Be able to read, diagrams, blueprints and specifications. ü Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and the Internet to obtain answers to industry related questions ü Experience in the bidding/negotiating process ü Effective listening and questioning skills, strong verbal/written communication. ü Understanding of fire alarm systems, products, service, and design; knowledge of construction industry and familiarity with local and national fire codes are required ü National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technology (NICET) Level II certification is desirable ü BS in Marketing or Business (desired but not required) Minimum Requirements: v  Previous work experience in the Fire Protection or similar industry v  Valid Driver’s License with clean DMV record In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment, we offer a competitive salary with commission, company car allowance and comprehensive benefits package including: Medical and Dental benefits, 401(k) with an employer match.   Contact Information Company:  Koorsen Fire & Security Contact: Pete Whitehouse Email: pjwhitheouse98@koorsen.com Fax: 317-543-4217