Fire Alarm Sales Leader

PROVIDING RIGHT SOLUTIONS FOR ALL FIRE PROTECTION NEEDS SINCE 1990. International Fire Protection (IFP) is an Alabama-based values driven fire suppression company. We have charted our history and legacy on our purpose of building meaningful relationships while making the world a safer place . Therefore, LIFE SAFETY IS OUR BUSINESS, as such, we promise to be the trusted leader in fire protection, delivering the highest quality life safety solutions with commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence . What We Offer: Flex Spending Accounts (health and dependent) 401(k), ESPP, Profit Sharing PTO & Company Paid Holidays EAP This individual will cultivate new business relationships, maintain existing accounts, and ensure the fulfillment of established goals through estimating and proposing on fire protection projects. Embrace a consultative selling technique that includes the ability to analyze client needs, communication appropriate solutions, and facilitate sales to closure. Job Responsibilities Review construction project plans, requirements, drawings, and specifications Prepare cost estimates and determine project constructability Secure plans and designs for developing pricing and proposals, acquire subcontract pricing, and comply with codes and permits. Define and develop a sales strategy to gain customer understanding of offerings from the company Review and revise contract wording with the Risk Department Develop and maintain an active proposal backlog Submit all required sales reports, data, expenses, and correspondence in an accurate and timely manner QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), with a College Degree a plus Experience in the fire sprinkler, mechanical, electric or plumbing field Experience in commercial fire protection industry is a plus Willing to work together as a team with other departments and company locations Ability to analyze, assess and address customer needs Active listener with critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid State Driver License Willing to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT: Mostly quiet office environment, but may have moderate noise with computers, printers, and light traffic Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds May visit construction job sites from time to time, may be indoors or outside This position is not eligible for sponsorship. All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check. International Fire Protection is committed to complying with all laws prohibiting discrimination in employment and to providing equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees without discrimination on the basis of sex/gender, age, disability, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, military/veteran status, or other protected characteristics as defined by local, state, and federal law. In keeping with this commitment, International Fire Protection will provide reasonable accommodations in the application process to otherwise qualified applicants with a disability. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation of disability in connection with the application process should contact Talent Leader at 256-562-1311. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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