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Outside Sales Representative - Fire Alarm & Security Systems

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Two-year technical degree or equivalent experience in life safety and/or electronic security systems
  • Fluent in English and Spanish
  • Knowledge of fire alarm, BDA systems, and electronic security systems, including products, operation, and functionality
  • Ability to read blueprints/schematics and understand Florida Building codes and NFPA fire alarm codes; strong prospecting and negotiation abilities

Responsibilities

  • Develop and build a book of business by prospecting and selling fire alarm, BDA, and security systems to commercial, residential, and government clients, including coordination with Electrical, General Contractors, Mechanical, and other stakeholders
  • Actively pursue sales and service contracts for fire alarm, security, central station, and BDA systems from potential clients
  • Prepare quotes, contracts, bids, technical and narrative proposals, and collateral to provide integrated life safety and security solutions; negotiate and close profitable contracts
  • Build trust with clients, identify needs, and respond promptly to inquiries to manage client relationships and meet sales targets

About the company

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High Rise Fire and Security/Scutum Group

High Rise Fire and Security is a leading fire alarm and life safety solution provider, serving NY Metro/South Florida. High Rise technicians are equipped with comprehensive knowledge and extensive experience in providing and servicing life safety systems throughout New York City, Nassau and Suffolk and South Florida. High Rise provides a broad range of fire alarm products and services including, but not limited to, fire alarm systems, card access systems, camera surveillance systems, test/inspections and service. At High Rise, we pride ourselves on our ability to maintain thorough and up to date industry knowledge as well as provide expertise in local code requirements.

Company details

Company size51 - 200

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Job description

  • Base salary: $75,000 – $115,000 annually
  • Uncapped commission structure: Your earnings grow with your performanceβ€”there is no ceiling!
  • On-target earnings (OTE): $75,000–$145,000 in your first year, with significant growth potential beyond Year 1
  • Sign-on Bonus $5,000-$10,000
  • Bonus incentives up to an additional $20,000
  • Ability and flexibility to work from home
  • Structured training program: Comprehensive onboarding and product education to set you up for success
  • Mileage reimbursement: For local travel to customer appointments
  • Company-provided technology: Includes a cell phone and laptop for your daily operations
  • Career growth: As you build your book of business, you'll unlock higher commissions and advancement opportunities

High Rise Fire and Security, founded in 1992, is a leading fire alarm, life safety and security systems solutions provider. We provide a broad range of fire alarm, life safety, security products and services including, but not limited to, the design, installation, service and maintenance of fire alarm, Auxiliary Radio Communication Systems (ARCS), card access, camera surveillance and intrusion systems. High Rise is a member of the SCUTUM Group. SCUTUM, founded in 1989, is a fast-growing, privately owned, leading European life safety company with offices in France, Germany, United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. SCUTUM complements our solutions with additional products, services and expertise in electronic, cyber and defense security with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform.

 At High Rise, we pride ourselves on our ability to maintain thorough and up-to-date industry knowledge as well as provide expertise in local code requirements. Our employees are equipped with comprehensive knowledge and extensive experience in providing life safety system solutions throughout Boca Raton and the surrounding areas. We are currently looking for an Account Representative. This role is ideal for goal-oriented, self-motivated and entrepreneurial-minded professionals with a passion for success.  With a solid reputation in the market, ever so growing Client base, cutting edge products and services, now is a great time to join our team

Minimum Qualifications

  • Two-year technical degree or an equivalent of industry experience in life safety and/or electronic security systems required.
  • Fluent in both English and Spanish
  • Knowledge of fire alarm, BDA Systems and/or electronic security systems. 
  • Knowledge of security systems products, operation, and functionality.
  • Knowledge of the commercial construction industries.
  • Ability to read, interpret blueprints and schematics, sequence of operation, job specifications.
  • Understanding of Florida Building codes and NFPA fire alarm codes.
  • Ability to prospect, assess needs, articulate value proposition and solutions, negotiate and persuade.   
  • Proficiency in computer office applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Must be a self-starter and be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to work well under pressure while preparing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Develop and build a book of business using appropriate prospecting strategies with Electrical, General & Other Sub-Contractors, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) Consultants, Architects, Real Estate Developers, Financiers, Property & Portfolio Managers, Building Owners, and End-Users.
  • Actively pursue small to large complex fire alarm system, Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) Systems and security system sales from potential Clients in the commercial, residential and government construction industry to meet appropriate Grade Level sales targets.
  • Actively pursue fire alarm, security system, central station and Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) Systems service contracts from potential Clients.
  • Build trust and rapport with existing and potential Clients.
  • Identify, qualify, and assess Client needs to determine suitable products and services.
  • Prepare quote, contract, bid, technical and narrative approach proposal packages and collaterals to provide integrated solutions to help organizations manage their life safety, BDAS and security needs.
  • Negotiate and close profitable contracts
  • Negotiate favorable buy terms with vendor Electrical Contractors on out-sourced prime jobs.
  • Monitor Client communication and promptly responding to calls and emails.

Core Competencies 

  • Job Knowledge
  • Accountability and Dependability
  • Results Focus and Initiative
  • Client Service Focus and Effective Communication
  • Relationship Building and Collaboration
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Ethics and Integrity

Company-Sponsored Certifications and Trainings 

  • HRFS Sales Training Program
  • PARTNER Selling Training Program
  • Time to Sell Training Program 
  • Communicate to Sell Training Program

High Rise offers a highly competitive compensation (salary, commission plus bonus) and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, prescription plans for employees and their families, company paid life insurance, 401k match and Profit-Sharing contributions.

High Rise offers variety of exciting career development opportunities within the organization. We have a robust learning and development platform that provides training and mentoring to employees at all levels of the organization. Employees are offered the opportunity to take part in a range of internal training initiatives to hone their existing skills and continue to grow professionally in accordance with the changing external environment. In addition, our peer-to-peer coaching program and emphasis on dynamic information exchange between teams ensures that our people are challenged intellectually and given the opportunity to succeed in their role.

Our organization is dynamic, and we pride ourselves on providing a collaborative work environment where employees are consistently engaged and work together to provide top quality service.

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