Fire Alarm Sales Estimator

PROVIDING RIGHT SOLUTIONS FOR ALL FIRE PROTECTION NEEDS SINCE 1990. 

International Fire Protection (IFP) is an Alabama-based values driven fire suppression company. We have charted our history and legacy on our purpose of building meaningful relationships while making the world a safer place. Therefore, LIFE SAFETY IS OUR BUSINESS, as such, we promise to be the trusted leader in fire protection, delivering the highest quality life safety solutions with commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence. 

Fire Alarm Sales Estimator 

This individual will cultivate new business relationships, maintain existing accounts, and ensure the fulfillment of established goals through estimating and proposing on fire protection projects. Embrace a consultative selling technique that includes the ability to analyze client needs, communication appropriate solutions, and facilitate sales to closure. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Establish contact with prospective and qualified potential buyers of new commercial fire sprinkler systems and associated equipment 
• Determine customer needs by conducting site surveys and communicating effectively to educate the customer about International Fire Protection Inc. capabilities 
• Create and conduct effective proposal presentations, identifying the customer’s fire and life safety issues, the effects of the problems and solutions offered – expected to be involved in the production of accurate price quotations 
• Develop and maintain an active proposal backlog to support the established sales plan 
• Develop and maintain new and existing customer relationships that meet or exceed their expectations of a long-term partner 
• Support other International Fire Protection Inc. Teams in their initiatives as they relate to your territory 
• Keep abreast of marketing opportunities through sales calls, networking, and other market related information 
• Lead customer presentations, “lunch and learns" and other relationship building meetings 
• Complete understanding of all International Fire Protection Inc. and Branch sales pricing worksheets and contract terms 

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: 

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), with a College Degree a plus 
• Experience in the fire sprinkler, mechanical, electric or plumbing field 
• Experience in commercial fire protection industry is a plus 
• Willing to work together as a team with other departments and company locations 
• Ability to analyze, assess and address customer needs 
• Active listener with critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• Valid State Driver License 
• Willing to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• None 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Mostly quiet office environment, but may have moderate noise with computers, printers, and light traffic 
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds 
• May visit construction job sites from time to time, may be indoors or outside 

Compensation & Benefits: 

IFP does not provide benefits for part-time employees under 20 hours. Should you begin working over 20 hours per week in the future, benefits include: 

• Medical and prescription insurance (Eligible 30 days after start date) 
• Fifteen PTO days (Eligible 90 days after start of employment, pro-rated first year) 
• 401K (Eligible after 20 days of work, the first day of the following month) 
• License, certification, and training fees (included for part-time employees) 

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. 

All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check. 

IFP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of religion, disability, protected veteran status, age, sex, race, color, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

IFP complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and qualified employees with disabilities.   

If you wish to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact TAsupport@apigroupinc.us.