What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern- Account Manager position at Midwest Alarm Services?
Overview
Midwest Alarm Services was founded in 1950 in Des Moines, Iowa. Per Mar Security Services acquired Midwest Alarm Services in 1998. Today, Midwest Alarm Services has 15 locations throughout the Midwest and is one of the largest Notifier Distributors in North America. We are a leading life safety company dedicated to providing top-notch fire alarm and life safety solutions across multiple locations. With a strong commitment to protecting lives and property, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining the highest standards in safety and compliance.
Our experts primarily work with contractors, building owners, property managers and facilities directors to design and implement reliable life safety solutions.
Job Skills / Requirements
Our experts primarily work with contractors, building owners, property managers and facilities directors to design and implement reliable life safety solutions.
Midwest Alarm Services is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Account Manager Intern to join our team. This internship provides hands-on experience in sales, customer relationship management, and project coordination within the fire alarm and life safety industry. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, highly organized, and possesses strong communication skills.
This position can be located in any of our offices in our footprint.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist Account Managers in generating and managing leads through research and outreach.
• Support the preparation of bids and proposals for fire alarm and life safety system projects.
• Learn and utilize CRM systems (Insight 2.0) for tracking customer interactions and opportunities.
• Help manage existing client relationships by responding to inquiries, scheduling meetings, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, engineering, and service departments, to support project execution.
• Conduct market research to identify potential business opportunities and industry trends.
• Assist in creating reports, presentations, and documentation for sales meetings and customer communications.
• Participate in training sessions to gain product and industry knowledge.
• Gain the opportunity to close your own sales deal and earn valuable experience in sales negotiations.
Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field, within 2 years of graduation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in the fire alarm, life safety, and security industry is a plus.
Benefits of Internship:
• Hands-on experience in account management and sales.
• Exposure to the fire alarm and life safety industry.
• Networking opportunities with professionals in the field.
• Potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the internship.
Education Requirements (Any)
High School Diploma/GED
Additional Information / Benefits
Screening Requirements: Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check
This position can be located in any of our offices in our footprint.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist Account Managers in generating and managing leads through research and outreach.
• Support the preparation of bids and proposals for fire alarm and life safety system projects.
• Learn and utilize CRM systems (Insight 2.0) for tracking customer interactions and opportunities.
• Help manage existing client relationships by responding to inquiries, scheduling meetings, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, engineering, and service departments, to support project execution.
• Conduct market research to identify potential business opportunities and industry trends.
• Assist in creating reports, presentations, and documentation for sales meetings and customer communications.
• Participate in training sessions to gain product and industry knowledge.
• Gain the opportunity to close your own sales deal and earn valuable experience in sales negotiations.
Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field, within 2 years of graduation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in the fire alarm, life safety, and security industry is a plus.
Benefits of Internship:
• Hands-on experience in account management and sales.
• Exposure to the fire alarm and life safety industry.
• Networking opportunities with professionals in the field.
• Potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the internship.
