Fire Sales Specialist (Sprinkler)

Job Summary: 

Responsible for developing new business and lead generation within assigned territory with a heavy focus on sprinkler systems in the fire protection industry.  Fire Sales Specialists will build their territory to maximize the growth of the company.  

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• None

Essential Job Functions: 

• Assists the Company in developing new business opportunities through cold calls and leads. 
• Utilizes CRM technology to document activity and track results. 
• Maintains contact with prospects through sales calls and phone block. 
• Develops new appointments through scheduled phone sessions to ensure activity and pipeline. 
• Assists in Company marketing programs/initiatives. 
• Contacts potential customers to initiate the sales process and win the business. 
• Observes and benchmarks other Fire Sales Specialists to establish and replicate best practices. 
• Consistently installs new business within assigned geography.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience & Qualifications: 

• Four-year college degree preferred and/or success in other sales/service positions at Thompson Safety.
• Familiar with codes, products attributes, and procedures within the fire protection and life safety fields.  
• General awareness of business, financials, sales, and safety principles. 
• Strong ability to utilize technology to increase the prospecting experience. 
• Strong ability to prospect, close, and build rapport with prospects. 
• Professional certification may be required in some areas. 
• Maintains a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and ability pass a drug and background check. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and talking on the phone, attending virtual online meetings, and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and travel when needed.