At Davis-Ulmer we believe that investing and empowering our employees as leaders develops an organization that delivers innovative solutions and services that create a superior customer experience. The unique blend of our leader's abilities and the ownership of their work, combined with our culture and values, creates something that is simply described as the Davis-Ulmer difference. We were recently awarded the Great Places to Work certificate in 2022!

Due to recent growth, we are seeking a Fire Alarm Sales Representative to join our team at our Albany, NY location.

As the Fire Alarm Sales Rep, you will:

• Sell alarm solutions, then oversee the design and installation process.
• Evaluate current regional marketplace and competitors, develop sales strategies, appropriate margins and overall sales goals.
• Build relationships with customers to capture a full range of fire protection services including fire alarm and suppression installations, CCTV and access control, sprinkler installations, as well as repair and inspection of existing systems.
• Maintain relationships with vendors, stay abreast of new products, technical data, and market trends.
• Prepare cost estimates and bid proposals based on evaluation of construction documents such as drawings, specifications and sub-contract agreements.
• Prepare fire protection shop drawings, specifications, equipment submittals and computer hydraulic calculations as needed for compliance with applicable fire protection codes.
• Read, interpret and apply technical design requirements of fire protection codes, manufacturer s technical data, building codes, insurer criteria, and other applicable documents.
• Perform preliminary survey of existing buildings to determine costs associated with the installation of fire protection systems.
• Coordinate sales to design and project management turnover.
• Maintain contract documents and ensure change orders are processed in a timely fashion.
• Make routine site visits during the installation phase to evaluate overall project performance and safety.
• Submit the required documentation for project closeout.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor s Degree in Engineering or a related field
• Knowledge of CAD design, card access, CCTV, and security
• Comprehensive understanding of contract document review, including reading blueprints
• Previous experience in the Project Management field preferred
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to read and analyze building construction documents
• Good mathematical skills with the ability to read, understand and create financial reports

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Driver s License

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
May supervise field personnel working on assigned projects

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment – moderate noise
Construction job sites – moderate to heavy noise, uneven ground, subject to all types of weather, may be subject to heights
Ability to maneuver in restricted, poorly lit spaces
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time

Davis-Ulmer offers a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K match program, employer funded profit-sharing plan and a variety of voluntary benefits.

Davis-Ulmer and its subsidiaries are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

DAVIS-ULMER'S ENDURING PURPOSE: "To Build Great Leaders"

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.