Fire Protection-Outside Sales Representative

divh2Fire Safety Specialist/h2pOur rapidly growing company is in need of a talented Outside Sales Representative to join our team. You will be the tip of the spear in our efforts to find, attract, and close new customers./ppThis individual will be responsible for selling new inspection contracts for fire sprinklers, fire alarms, backflow preventers, fire extinguishers, kitchen hood and special hazard systems by identifying prospects, cold calling when necessary, and planning and organizing sales activities./ppThis job requires the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced multi tasked environment with a focus towards sales, prospecting for new clients, and customer service. It will require travel to potential/existing customer sites./ppstrongEssential Duties / Responsibilities:/strong/pulliProspecting for new customers by cold calling and visiting client sites./liliTracking activity in our CRM system and scheduling follow up tasks (Salesforce)./liliAccurately gathering and cataloging of new client contact and equipment information./liliPerforming site visits at client facilities to assess needs./liliProviding quotes for new clients in a timely manner using our CRM system./liliClosing sales./liliCorrectly transferring sales information to inspection department./liliEnsure all tasks and leads are followed up on in a timely manner./liliAttend networking events and social marketing events to gain contacts./liliWork seamlessly on large accounts./li/ulpstrongQualifications:/strong/pulliValid Drivers license and presentable vehicle is required./liliHigh School Diploma is required, bachelors degree preferred./lili5+ year of experience selling inspection or service contracts required. Business to business sales./liliPrevious experience in the Fire Sprinkler industry a plus./liliMechanical aptitude or previous Fire Life Safety experience preferred./liliMust be a self-starter, good communication skills and must have a proven record of accomplishments./liliPrevious experience with Salesforce or another equivalent CRM system preferred/li/ulpstrongComputer Skills:/strong/pulliSignificant experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel) applications required./li/ul/div