What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential & Light Commercial System Designer position at Cunningham Security Systems?
Now Hiring! Residential & Light Commercial System Designer
Job Type: Full-time / On-site
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Salary: $65k Base commission
Location: Falmouth, ME
Who We Are
Cunningham Security, an established company that offers customizable and unique commercial and residential security solutions, is seeking a Residential & Light Commercial System Designer. Cunningham is a family-owned business that services many homes and business in Northern New England. Cunningham prides itself on high quality service. Cunningham is growing and has lots of room for upward mobility.
Job Summary
Join a trusted Maine security company with a strong inbound lead flow. Most prospects already know our reputation and are ready to buy—you’ll focus on consultative selling, accurate scoping, and closing, with additional upside for networking and upselling cameras and related services.
What’s In It For You
Starting from USD $65,000.00/Yr.
Job Type: Full-time / On-site
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Salary: $65k Base commission
Location: Falmouth, ME
Who We Are
Cunningham Security, an established company that offers customizable and unique commercial and residential security solutions, is seeking a Residential & Light Commercial System Designer. Cunningham is a family-owned business that services many homes and business in Northern New England. Cunningham prides itself on high quality service. Cunningham is growing and has lots of room for upward mobility.
Job Summary
Join a trusted Maine security company with a strong inbound lead flow. Most prospects already know our reputation and are ready to buy—you’ll focus on consultative selling, accurate scoping, and closing, with additional upside for networking and upselling cameras and related services.
What’s In It For You
- Company Vehicle.
- Short & Long-Term Disability.
- Medical/Dental.
- Vision Plan.
- Paid Time Off.
- Retirement Plan.
- Meet with homeowners and small businesses (in person and by phone), build trust, and guide them to the right solution.
- Conduct site surveys and design systems for wired and wireless alarm installations; recommend cameras and basic access control where appropriate.
- Create accurate scopes of work: device counts, materials, and realistic labor-hour estimates.
- Produce professional proposals and pricing using WeSuite quoting software.
- Manage follow-ups and pipeline diligently to close business; upselling add-ons (cameras, monitoring, smart features).
- Coordinate a clean handoff to operations and stay engaged through install for a great customer experience.
- Proactive network (builders, realtors, property managers, referrals) to generate additional opportunities
- High School or Equivalent.
- Experience selling residential/light commercial security systems or a strong technical background moving into sales.
- Working knowledge of hardwired and wireless alarm systems; ability to read floor plans and talk through device placement.
- Confidence estimating labor hours and materials, and writing clear, accurate scopes.
- Ability to build quotes in WeSuite (or similar quoting tools).
- Personable, professional communicator—comfortable face-to-face and on the phone; proven upselling and consultative approach.
- Attention to detail and strong follow-up habits.
- Valid driver’s license (company vehicle provided).
- Experience with IP/CCTV cameras (NVRs, PoE) and access control. (desired but not required)
- Familiarity with alarm monitoring services and basic networking concepts. (desired but not required)
Starting from USD $65,000.00/Yr.
Salary : $65,000