Sprinkler Sales Representative - Outside Sales

divh2Sprinkler Sales Representative/h2pThe primary function of this role is to professionally represent the Company with respect to the promotion and sale of fire sprinkler offerings to various General Contractor customers and end users within an assigned territory. This will also include estimating and quoting fire sprinkler systems for commercial, institutional and industrial facilities in the ability to build new business associations / relationships by developing a positive ongoing relationship with customers. Will establish contact with prospects and qualify potential buyers of new construction and service work by scheduling sales calls, follow up with leads, and utilize marketing strategies. Must be able to build new business associates / relationships and grow the sprinkler service business./ppThis job requires the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced multi-tasked environment with a focus towards sales and customer service. It will require travel to potential/existing customer sites./ppstrongEssential Duties / Responsibilities:/strong/pulliResponsible for the identification, selection, and development of new and existing customer accounts./liliResponsible for establishing and maintaining effective communication with customers, ensuring their satisfaction with our products and services at all times./liliEnsure contractual obligations are met and actively participate in quickly resolving customer problems./liliResponsible for getting quotes to the customers for service and any follow-up impairments./liliEstablish contact with prospects and qualify potential buyers of fire protection contracts by scheduling sales calls, following up on leads and utilizing outline marketing strategies./liliDetermine customer needs and develop a sales strategy to gain customer understanding of company offerings./liliClose sufficient sales to exceed sales plan objective./liliFamiliar with reading blueprints, understanding current NFPA 13, 14 and 20 standards and local codes./liliDevelop a positive ongoing relationship with existing and new customers, general contractors and end users./liliAbility to build new business associations/relationships and grow the fire protection business./liliWork with other branch personnel to ensure great customer service from the order to the delivery and beyond./liliPerform customer surveys as required/requested./liliDevelop and maintain vendor relations./liliObtain all licensing required to perform job function, as applicable./liliObtain manufacturers certifications required to perform job function, as applicable/liliComplete proper scheduling and execution of monthly calls as assigned by management./liliExecute all Company processes and complete all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner./liliContinually enhance sales skills and product knowledge in order to promote a professional image in the field./liliRead architectural and mechanical drawings and determine proper sprinkler locations for new construction and remodel projects/liliTravel to customer and job sites as required/li/ulpstrongQualifications:/strong/ppstrongEducation / Work Experience:/strong/pulliHigh School Diploma or GED is required./liliAssociates degree in a technical or business discipline or related in the sprinkler fire suppression business is a plus./lili2+ years of experience selling service contracts in the Fire Protection industry is required./liliPrevious sprinkler design experience including estimating and performing hydraulic calculations is a plus./liliWorking knowledge of NFPA 13, 14, and 20 is required./liliKnowledge of industry standard practices for service and inspection is required./li/ulpstrongComputer Skills:/strong/pulliComputer Skills: Significant experience with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)./li/ulpstrongWe 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./strong/p/div