Sales Consultant - Fire Protection

Chicago Metropolitan Fire Prevention

This role is based out of our Elmhurst, IL, location

Sales Consultant - Fire/Alarm Protection

Chicago Metropolitan Fire Prevention seeks a driven and professional sales consultant to assist our customers with their accounts. The Sales Consultant is responsible for sales of our Fire Alarm, Security, CCTV and CA systems. The Sales Consultant will interface with customers as well as communicate via phone and email and should have strong organization and follow up skills.

Job Responsibilities:

 • Generate sales volume higher than quota at acceptable gross margins
• Establish and maintain contact with existing and new customers by proactively providing exceptional customer service
• Create and provide estimate and quote for installation and service
• Negotiate details of contracts and payments
• Prepare sales contracts and order forms
• Possess ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with customers & office personnel via phone, email, and face-to-face
• Provide up-to-date customer information to AR Department for updates in company database to properly service customers in a timely manner
• Ability to read/decipher engineered drawings or design build systems
• Deliver presentation of company products to new and existing customers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements: 

• Integrity that aligns with Chicago Metropolitan Fire Prevention values
• Professional image with a strong desire for achievement and success
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
• Very high level of self-management and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability and desire to learn about fire protection industry
• Previous sales experience preferred
• Experience in fire protection industry preferred
• Intermediate MS Office 365 skills (Outlook/Excel/Word)

Compensation:

Base Salary of $50,000 - $60,000 plus commission based on skills/experience. Full benefits are offered with immediate medical/dental/vision insurance coverage available on day one of hire. The Company offers a 401k with matching, as well as an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) after one year of employment.