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Dinges Fire Company

Illinois Sales Representative

Dinges Fire Company, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Be among the first 25 applicants to join Dinges Fire Company as a Salesperson, leveraging your experience as a firefighter or EMS personnel to drive sales and build lasting, helpful relationships with fire and EMT decision‑makers across the designated territory.

General Purpose Plan and execute all sales activities for assigned accounts or areas, ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining the quality of product and service delivery. Build a ‘Help First’ relationship with departments to make their jobs easier, safer and more comfortable.

Main Job Tasks, Duties And Responsibilities

Prepare sales action plans and strategies

Schedule and conduct sales activities

Make sales calls to new and existing customers

Develop and deliver presentations of company products and services to current and potential clients

Negotiate with clients and develop sales proposals

Respond to sales inquiries and concerns via phone, electronically or in person

Ensure customer service satisfaction and maintain good client relationships

Follow up on sales activity and monitor performance

Report on sales activities and provide management feedback

Participate in sales events and training

Education and Experience

Knowledge of fire service equipment and tools

Knowledge of basic computer applications

Knowledge of customer service principles

Knowledge of basic business principles

Key Skills and Competencies

Planning and strategizing

Adaptability

Verbal and written communication

Negotiation skills

Resilience and tenacity

Goal driven

Other Considerations

All salespersons are 1099 independent contractors. Pay is comprised entirely of commissions with unlimited potential—earn approximately 40% of the gross profit on each sale.

DFC offers the opportunity to work full‑time using the sales position as a primary income source or part‑time earning a strong second income. While being a firefighter is not mandatory, it is highly recommended because it provides a great knowledge base for the products and services we offer.

DFC representatives own the sales in their territory. By owning your territory, the value of your business grows as your sales increase—an awesome reward given the minimal investment required.

Seniority Level Not Applicable

Employment Type Contract

Job Function Sales and Business Development

Industries Public Safety

Location Vermilion, IL

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