Western States Fire Protection is a division of Western States Fire Protection (WSFP). WSFP and its subsidiaries are more than a company. We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, our values, and each other and we believe in making our own luck, creating our own opportunities. WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating, finding ways to create new value, and seizing new opportunities.

Protecting lives and property since 1985, WSFP and its subsidiaries specializes in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple: integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment.

What we offer:

• Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan)
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

Fire Protection Contract Estimator - Sales

The primary responsibility of this position is to sell new system designs, installations, and commissioning; sell system modifications and upgrades. This individual will cultivate new business relationships, maintain existing accounts, and ensure the fulfillment of established sales goals through estimating and bidding on fire protection projects. Embrace a consultative selling technique that includes the ability to analyze client needs, communicate appropriate solutions, and facilitate sales to closure. The target market will be those companies in the commercial, industrial, hospitality and healthcare industries.

Job Responsibilities

• Establish contact with prospective and qualified potential buyers of new systems, system modifications and upgrades by scheduling sales calls, following up on leads and outlined marketing strategies
• Review construction contract documents, and coordinate with general contractor / owner to gather the required information to develop pricing
• Determine customer needs by conducting site surveys and communicate effectively to educate the customer about WSFP capabilities
• Layout systems and hydraulically calculate systems to establish pipe sizing.
• Determine construction feasibility, system possibilities, prepare cost estimates, and present effective proposals that offer solutions to customer life safety needs
• Develop and maintain an active proposal backlog to support the established sales plan
• Develop and maintain new and existing customer relationships to ensure WSFP meets or exceeds their expectations of a long-term partner
• Support other WSFP Teams in their initiatives as they relate to your territory
• Meet the key objectives of the annual commission plan

Job Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in the fire protection industry is preferred but not required
• Previous construction industry experience is preferred
• CAD software experience in fire protection system layout and hydraulic calculations preferred.
• Perform work in a timely manner and meet deadlines
• Detail orientated with an ability to organize and effectively manage multiple complex tasks and solve problems
• Positive and professional attitude and customer service skills
• Highly motivated and proactive
• Excellent communication skills-written and verbal
• Ability to create local and distance relationships with General Contractors
• Strong prospecting skills
• Valid driver’s license is required
• Willing to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference check

Come work with us!

All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

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