Sprinkler Sales Estimator

Company Overview:

At Piper Fire Protection, a Fortis Fire & Safety Brand, we provide industry-leading fire protection & security services across the United States. Our ever-growing footprint can be seen in California, Florida, North Carolina, and Chicago, and we are acquiring new brands all the time.

Joining Fortis means becoming part of a nationwide, next-generation fire protection company. We’re dedicated to a People-First philosophy, where we invest in our team through training and development, as well as a competitive benefits package. In return, we expect the very best from each of our employees every day.

If you are ready to be exceptional in your chosen career, apply to work with us today!

Here at Fortis and throughout our family of brands, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid vacation and sick time
• Company Paid Holidays
• Additional paid time off for life events (e.g., jury duty, bereavement)
• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company paid life and short-term disability insurance
• Supplemental Long-term Disability and Life Insurance Packages
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Career Advancement Opportunities

**This is a general overview of benefits. Specific eligibility and coverage details will be provided during the hiring process**

Job Summary:

Piper Fire’s Sarasota, FL branch is seeking an experienced Sprinkler Construction Sales Estimator to join our team. This role is responsible for estimating and quoting fire sprinkler systems for new construction projects, while also promoting and selling fire protection solutions within an assigned territory.

The Estimator will work closely with general contractors and end users to qualify potential buyers, schedule sales calls, follow up on leads, and utilize marketing strategies to drive business growth. Candidates must have prior experience in the fire sprinkler industry and demonstrate the ability to build strong business relationships and deliver accurate project estimates.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring effective communication and satisfaction with products and services.
• Prepare and deliver accurate quotes.
• Read and interpret blueprints, architectural and mechanical drawings, and apply knowledge of NFPA 13, 14, and 20 standards as well as local codes.
• Identify customer needs and develop strategic sales approaches to grow business relationships.
• Prospect and qualify potential buyers for fire protection contracts through scheduled calls, lead follow-ups, and targeted marketing strategies.
• Drive new business development by networking, cold calling, performing site surveys, and delivering presentations.
• Collaborate with the Sales team to coordinate sales-related activities and ensure seamless project execution.
• Maintain detailed records of activities in the CRM system.
• Respond promptly to customer inquiries and requests.
• Adhere to the sales plan to achieve established goals and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Travel to customer locations and job sites as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience working with fire sprinkler systems.
• Proven track record of leadership or sales success in the fire protection/life safety industry.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 13, 14, and 20 standards.
• Valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience selling in the fire protection industry.
• NICET certification.
• Previous sprinkler design experience, including estimating and performing hydraulic calculations.

Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand for 8 hours, walk, sit, and climb stairs, or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee will need to be able to withstand working in temperatures that may exceed 100 degrees. The employee will need to have the ability to walk in excess of 1 mile in a day.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Fortis Fire & Safety Inc. is an EEO Employer. We select people on the basis of skill, training, ability, attitude, and character without discrimination with regard to age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, or a disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions.

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