Fire Alarm Sales Representative

at United States Alliance Fire Protection, Inc. in Lake Forest, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Established in 1986, United States Alliance Fire Protection, Inc (USAFP). is a financially strong contractor dedicated to saving lives and property through the life-safety systems we install and service. We seek to hire a candidate with a can-do attitude who is ready to apply their problem-solving skills with an innovative, best-in-class company that highly values ingenuity and personal integrity. Training will be provided for the best-qualified applicant who may lack some of the desired experiences outlined below.

What we offer

+ Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

+ Additional Voluntary Insurance Programs

+ 401K

+ Profit-Sharing Plan

+ Employee Stock Purchas Plan (ESPP)

+ Pay range commensurate with education and experience

Job Responsibilities

+ Conduct outside sales calls

+ Gather all pertinent information necessary to make a complete and accurate material/labor cost estimate

+ Write proposals to offer specifically defined goods and services in clear and concise language

+ Continual follow-up on bid proposals until an outcome is determined

+ Maintain organized bid information for proper efficient transfer to the design department

+ Customer and employee interaction consistent with USA Fire’s stated Purpose/Mission/Values

Job Qualifications

+ Working Knowledge of fire alarm systems, 3+ years of experience preferred

+ General computer knowledge and skills

+ Personal organization necessary to meet deadline-driven tasks in a timely manner

+ Ability to verbally communicate clearly

+ Ability to safely navigate construction sites unescorted

+ Ability to safely climb ladders and wear standard personal protective equipment as required by the USA Fire Safety Manual and OSHA on construction sites

+ Prospective Employees must submit to, and pass a Background check, and drug screening prior to employment.