Suppression Sales & Marketing Specialist

Suppression Sales & Marketing Specialist

The Suppression Sales & Marketing Specialist will be responsible for selling new inspection/service for fire extinguishers and kitchen suppression systems. This position reports directly to the Director of Alarm & Suppression.

This job requires the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced multi-tasked environment with a focus on sales, prospecting for new clients, and customer service. It will require travel to potential/existing customer sites.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Establish contracts and qualify potential buyers of contracts by various methods such as telephone calls, scheduling sales calls, and cold calling to determine customer needs.
• Prepare quotes for existing customers as required.
• Conduct building surveys to gather information to prepare quotes and gain customer understanding of company service offerings.
• Develop and maintain an active proposal backlog that supports the assigned sales budget.
• Close sufficient sales to meet sales budget.
• Maintain correct and complete records utilizing Sales CRM System.
• Submit all required correspondence in an accurate and timely manner.
• Attend Inspection & Suppression Department meetings.
• Develop and maintain an ongoing and positive working relationship with the Suppression Manager, Administrative Assistants, Field Coordinators, Inspectors, and Service Technicians.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Work Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 3+ years of sales experience selling some type of service recommended.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to persuade & close sales are required.
• Significant experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) applications is required.
• Excellent customer service skills are required.
• Demonstration of a positive attitude is required.
• Ability to think strategically, make sound decisions, and produce accurate and timely results is required.
• Building positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees and management is required.
• Demonstrating integrity and professionalism is required.
• Demonstrating commitment to company values is required.
• Excellent organizational skills are required.
• Ability to follow-up on tasks and assignments in a timely manner is required.
• Ability to perform basic business mathematical functions is required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision is required.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.