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What we offer
Competitive salary
Paid vacation/holidays/sicktime - 15 days of vacation first year
Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources
Encouraging and collaborative team environment
Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
Company vehicle
What you will do
Our continued growth has produced a need for a hardworking Fire Life Safety Construction Sales Executive to join our team. In this exciting and rewarding role the responsibilities will include expertly representing the Company with respect to the promotion and sale of Fire Safety/Fire Alarm Systems to general and electrical contractors as well as end users within an assigned territory and accounts.
How you will do it
As a Sales Representative you will establish contact with prospects and qualify potential buyers by scheduling sales calls, following up on leads, and using Johnson Controls marketing strategies.
Develop a sales strategy to gain customer understanding of company product offerings, qualify and prioritize opportunities, and maintain appropriate territory records.
Conduct seminars, demonstrations, etc. in order to generate, develop, and qualify leads for prospective customers.
Develop financial justifications, prepare proposals, make presentations, and perform vital follow-up for successful closing of the sale.
Interface efficiently with district operations to deliver and improve service delivery.
Deliver sales against an assigned quota.
Maintain established accounts as an Account Representative through regular customer contact in pursuit of follow up on sales.
Report progress and supply metrics to operation and corporate teams on a weekly and monthly basis.
Participate in trade shows, special product demonstrations and other events with the objective of growing sales and improving the company’s image.
What we look for
Required
Minimum of 5 years of sales experience in Fire Alarm Systems with proven track record of success.
Highly motivated and success driven.
High degree of self-discipline.
Self-Motivation with good interpersonal skills.
Good oral and written communication skills and sales techniques.
Ability to quickly identify and qualify opportunities.
Ability to persuade and close sales.
Ability to acquire appropriate licenses required by national, state and local codes.
Preferred
Simplex Systems Experience Preferred
Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or engineering preferred OR equivalent work experience.
Experience working with general and electrical contractors, ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams desirable.
Computer experience (Microsoft and Oracle programs preferred).