PROVIDING RIGHT SOLUTIONS FOR ALL FIRE PROTECTION NEEDS SINCE 1990. International Fire Protection (IFP) is an Alabama-based values driven fire suppression company. We have charted our history and legacy on our purpose of building meaningful relationships while making the world a safer place . Therefore, LIFE SAFETY IS OUR BUSINESS, as such, we promise to be the trusted leader in fire protection, delivering the highest quality life safety solutions with commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence . What We Offer:
Health, Dental, Vision
Flex Spending Accounts (health and dependent)
401(k), ESPP, Profit Sharing
PTO & Company Paid Holidays
EAP
Sales RepresentativeThis individual will cultivate new business relationships, maintain existing accounts, and ensure the fulfillment of established goals through estimating and proposing on fire protection projects. Embrace a consultative selling technique that includes the ability to analyze client needs, communication appropriate solutions, and facilitate sales to closure.Job Responsibilities
Review construction project plans, requirements, drawings, and specifications
Prepare cost estimates and determine project constructability
Secure plans and designs for developing pricing and proposals, acquire subcontract pricing, and comply with codes and permits.
Define and develop a sales strategy to gain customer understanding of offerings from the company
Review and revise contract wording with the Risk Department
Develop and maintain an active proposal backlog
Submit all required sales reports, data, expenses, and correspondence in an accurate and timely manner
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), with a College Degree a plus
Experience in the fire sprinkler, mechanical, electric or plumbing field
Experience in commercial fire protection industry is a plus
Willing to work together as a team with other departments and company locations
Ability to analyze, assess and address customer needs
Active listener with critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid State Driver License
Willing to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Mostly quiet office environment, but may have moderate noise with computers, printers, and light traffic
Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
May visit construction job sites from time to time, may be indoors or outside
LIMITATIONS and DISCLAIMER:All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.International Fire Protection Inc. and its subsidiaries are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran