Fire Alarm Sales Consultant

CareerPaths NW
  • Portland, Oregon
    13 days ago

    Job Description

    Our client, a leading certified MWBE low-voltage contractor based in Milwaukie, Oregon, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Fire Alarm Sales Consultant. The company specializes in fire alarm systems, CCTV, access control, and data cabling for commercial projects and is expanding their operations into Washington State.

    The role involves a blend of sales, project management, and technical support for fire alarm systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in both sales and project oversight or be a skilled fire alarm technician looking to grow. The company offers a competitive benefits package, including 401K (with matching program), Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Disability and Life Insurance, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Car Allowance, Gas Card, & Company Cell Phone, Extensive Sales and Product Training, Career Advancement Opportunities.

    Responsibilities:

    • Proactively build relationships with contractors, clients, and industry partners to generate new business opportunities.
    • Deliver technical presentations, craft compelling proposals, negotiate terms, and close deals to meet revenue goals.
    • Manage the full lifecycle of fire alarm installation and service projects, ensuring timely, on-budget, and high-quality execution.
    • Collaborate with internal staff and subcontractors, clearly communicating project scopes, schedules, and resource needs.
    • Hands-on experience with fire alarm systems—especially EST platforms (EST3, EST4, IO100) and others like Potter or Silent Knight.
    • Troubleshoot, test, and verify system performance in compliance with NFPA codes and safety standards.
    • Provide ongoing technical support and training for clients and internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery and long-term success.

    Qualifications:

    • Self-Motivated & Independent: Thrives with minimal oversight and takes full ownership of their work.
    • Customer-Centric: Focuses on building strong, in-person relationships and understanding client needs firsthand.
    • Efficient with Admin: Prefers hands-on selling over paperwork; uses tools like Salesforce to support not drive their work.
    • Experienced in the Field: Ideally has 10–15+ years in the industry and knows how to generate leads through real-world interactions.
    • Well-Rounded Sales Approach: Can hunt for new business, manage existing accounts, and grow long-term customer partnerships.

    If you are a motivated, customer-oriented professional with a passion for sales and fire alarm systems, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPortland, Oregon
    Websitehttps://careerpathsnw.com

    Skills

    • Access Controlunmatched
    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Business Developmentunmatched
    • CCTVunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Trainingunmatched
    • Fire Alarmunmatched
    • Lead Generationunmatched
    • Low Voltage (LV)unmatched
    • Meet Sales Quotaunmatched
    • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)unmatched
    • Needs Assessmentunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Project Scheduleunmatched
    • Project Trackingunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Safety Codesunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Closing Skillsunmatched
    • Salesforce.comunmatched
    • Technical Deliveryunmatched
    • Technical Presentationunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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