What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Sprinkler Sales - Service Dept. position at American Fire Systems, Inc?
Fire Sprinkler Sales - Service Dept.
About the Role
This role reports to the Service Manager and is located in San Antonio, TX. AFS is looking for Fire Sprinkler Sales Estimator in our Service department for immediate opportunities. Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with clients negotiating and closing of fire sprinkler protection sales. Must understand the sales cycle, maintain a pipeline, and forecast correctly. This position requires a team player with a positive, professional attitude and demeanor.
What you’ll do (day to day)
- Actively grow business by seeking new relationships and service opportunities.
- Produce accurate estimates and create proposals for fire sprinkler service, and upgrades.
- Work closely with the corporate sales team to assist in other markets where necessary.
- Cross-sell for other company departments.
- Maintain a high level of service and professionalism.
- Ensure customer satisfaction.
- Prepare proposals in accordance with company policy and in a professional and timely manner.
- Actively pursue opportunities with existing and new prospective customers to build the business.
- Take advantage of all marketing opportunities through networking and other market-related events ex: industry meetings and after-hours functions.
- Expected to meet or exceed annual, assigned sales goal/budget.
- Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
- Knowledge of fire sprinkler protection.
- Must be a self-starter able to generate new business leads and identify sales opportunities.
- Must apply innovative and effective sales and project management techniques to maximize performance.
- Understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, and standards.
- Make decisions and recommendations that affect profitability.
- Assertive personality with a progressive and positive attitude.
- Willing to call on new customers.
- Detail oriented.
- Good interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to “think outside the box” and encourage creative thinking in others.
- Ability to work as part of a team to achieve the Company’s overall goals.
- Must be able to pass a drug screen.
- Normal work hours are Monday – Friday from 7:00AM – 4:00PM
Why join us?
We are looking for great people to join a fast-paced, growing, and innovative business. We offer:
- 100% Employer paid health, dental and vision programs for the employee.
- Weekly pay.
- Personal time-off.
- 401(K) match.
- Merit advancement opportunities.
- Career development & training.
- Pay: $65-75K, plus commission (salary based on industry experience).
About AFS
American Fire Systems has been in business for 23 years, selling, designing, installing, inspecting, and maintaining fire protection systems in Texas for some of the nation’s largest high-end multi-family developers. Specializing in fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fire pumps & fire extinguishers, AFS is pursuing new verticals, new services and new markets to aggressively augment their growth. Now pursuing fire protection opportunities in Commercial, Industrial, Government, Education (K-12) & Healthcare as well as the Multi-Family, AFS has also expanded into the Security field and now offers expertise in selling, designing, installing and servicing CCTV & Security Alarms, Access Control systems and monitoring services for both Security and Fire Alarm. These initiatives demand acquiring and developing new talent and ambitious team members who want a burgeoning career in the industry with a company intent on future growth.
Not only is American Fire Systems continuing to grow in their offerings, but they’re also increasing their reach. While holding a significant market share in the greater Houston and Austin areas, AFS has offices in Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth markets.
*American Fire Systems is an equal opportunity employer*
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Commission pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Construction estimating: 2 years (Preferred)
- Fire Sprinkler Sales: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000
