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Western States Fire Protection Company Fire Alarm & Detection Outside Sales in Hayward, California
Western States Fire Protection (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
Employee Assistant Program
Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA
401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Profit Sharing Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Annual Discretionary Bonus
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Gym membership reimbursement
Fire Alarm & Detection Outside Sales
This position is responsible for developing new account sales, leases and service agreements for buyers of low voltage products, fire alarm inspections and services within markets that include healthcare, education, commercial, municipal and correctional.
This position has a salary range of $85K-$105K depending on experience.
Job Responsibilities
Establish contact with prospective and qualified potential buyers of low voltage products and fire alarm inspections and services by scheduling sales calls, following up on leads and outlined marketing strategies
Complete the sale of fire alarm systems and upgrades supporting recurring monthly service customers (maintenance, monitoring, test and inspection)
Develop and maintain an active proposal backlog to support the established sales plan
Maintain existing database and develop and maintain new customer relationship to ensure growth
Support other WSFP Teams in their initiatives as they relate to your territory
Complete understanding of all Company sales pricing worksheets and Company contract terms
Create and conduct effective proposal presentations, identifying the prospect’s fire and life safety issues, the effects of the problems and solutions offered
Job Qualifications
NICET Level II is preferred
Two plus years proven sales experience in the fire alarm and low voltage industry
Experience working with and selling Fire Alarm, Fire Alarm Monitoring, Fire Suppression and Emergency Evacuation
Experience working with electrical contractors, ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams
Strong prospecting skills
Proven ability to close sales and achieve sales quotas
Possess excellent communication and inter-personal skills, solid presentation skills and closing techniques
Familiarity with Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word software is highly recommended
Travel is required in the territory and within the state
Possess a valid Driver’s License; in accordance with Company policy
Willing to pass a post-offer drug test and background check
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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