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Outside Sales Representative - Home Security Solutions

Vector Security and Vector Security Networks Career Opportunities
Columbia, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/25/2026

Vector Security is seeking an Outside Sales Representative (Residential Security Solutions) to grow new and existing customer relationships within the Maryland/DC/Delaware territory. This opportunity offers a combination of base salary and uncapped commission while building relationships with homeowners and key decision makers.

At Vector Security We Think Big, Do the Right Thing, and Make a Difference Every Day! If this is how you like to work, we’d like to invite you to join our team as a Home Technology Sales Representative!

We offer great benefits, a competitive salary, and growth opportunities. We think you’ll find what you want here because what we do matters - to us, our customers, and most of all, our team members. 

Territory:  Delaware/Maryland/DC

Summary:

Vector Security is seeking an Outside Sales Representative (Home Security Technology) responsible for developing new residential customers within an assigned territory. In this field-based role, you will meet with homeowners to assess their needs and recommend security and smart home technology solutions including alarm systems, video surveillance, and home automation.

Successful candidates are motivated self-starters who enjoy building relationships in their community, managing their own territory, and developing a strong sales pipeline. By delivering solutions that protect people, property, and operations, representatives play a key role in helping customers feel secure while growing their own income through performance-based earnings. 

Why Join Vector Security 

  • Established brand with trusted security solutions for both residential and commercial customers
  • Opportunity to build and grow your own territory through relationship-driven sales
  • Diverse product portfolio including intrusion detection, video surveillance, access control, fire systems, and smart home technology
  • Ongoing training and product education to support your success in the field
  • Competitive compensation including base salary, uncapped commission potential, and monthly vehicle allowance

What You’ll Do: 

  • Sell Vector Security’s residential security and smart home solutions while achieving sales orders, recurring monthly revenue (RMR), and unit targets
  • Generate new sales opportunities through prospecting activities such as door-to-door outreach, community involvement, networking, and engaging existing customers for referrals
  • Manage and work assigned leads while documenting activity and maintaining a strong closing ratio
  • Maintain in-depth product knowledge through ongoing training and certifications and educate homeowners on Vector Security products and services
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and long-term engagement
  • Identify opportunities to grow the customer base and develop new market segments within the territory

What You’ll Need:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Demonstrated success in previous sales or performance-driven positions, including meeting or exceeding established goals or targets
    • Experience in outside sales, door-to-door sales, retail sales, or other customer-facing roles preferred
  • Ability to proactively prospect and generate residential sales opportunities face-to-face through networking, referrals, relationship building, and in-person engagement with homeowners
  • Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to initiate conversations, build trust quickly, and clearly demonstrate the value of Vector’s products
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record required

We also recognize that great sales professionals come from many different industries. If you bring strong relationship-building skills, a consultative approach, and the drive to succeed, we’d love to hear from you! Candidates from a variety of outside sales environments often excel in this role, including security systems, alarm or access control sales, HVAC or building systems sales, telecom or cable sales, solar, pest control, furniture sales, and other territory-based consultative sales roles.

Compensation & Earnings Potential:

Base salary range: $20,000 - 24,000 ( DOE) and uncapped commission. This role offers a competitive commission structure with uncapped earning potential. High-performing representatives often earn up to $80,000 in their first year, with experienced top performers exceeding six figures. 

Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications for the role. Additional benefits are outlined in the Total Rewards section below.

What You’ll Get:

We offer a "Total Rewards” package including:

  • Competitive compensation with incentive eligibility
  • Company provided Laptop and Cell Phone

  • Monthly Vehicle Allowance
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • HSA/FSA programs
  • Company paid life and AD&D insurance.
  • Company paid short- and long-term disability.
  • Voluntary benefit products 
  • 401k retirement savings plan after just 60 days 
  • 7 Company Holidays, plus 2 Floating holidays of your choice 
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition reimbursement 
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

About Us:

We are the fourth largest security integrator in the country and have proudly been installing innovative security and smart automation solutions in homes and businesses for more than 50 years. Our purpose is to make our world more secure, connected, and empowered, one customer at a time. 

Our Values: 

  • Win as a team.
  • Do the right thing.
  • Make a difference every day.
  • Get it done.
  • Think big.

If you share these ideas, we’d love to hear from you!

Vector Security is a Drug-Free Workplace

Vector Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Salary : $20,000 - $80,000

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