Suppression Sales & Marketing Specialist

About Us

We provide industry‑leading, end‑to‑end fire protection, mechanical, and HVAC services. Our skilled tradespeople work in virtually every market across the nation.

S.A. Comunale has been a local industry leader for end‑to‑end mechanical, fire protection, and HVAC services for nearly 100 years. With 16 locations and over 1,450 employees, including 850 skilled tradesmen throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Kentucky, Maryland, and West Virginia, we work in virtually every market sector and facility type.

As a Suppression Sales & Marketing Specialist, you will sell new inspection/service for fire extinguishers and kitchen suppression systems, reporting directly to the Director of Alarm & Suppression. This role requires a fast‑paced, multi‑tasked environment with a focus on sales, prospecting new clients, and customer service, including travel to potential and existing customer sites.

• Establish contracts and qualify potential buyers by telephone, scheduling sales calls, and cold calling to determine customer needs.
• Prepare quotes for existing customers as required.
• Conduct building surveys to gather information for quotes and to educate customers on our service offerings.
• Develop and maintain an active proposal backlog that supports the assigned sales budget.
• Close sufficient sales to meet sales budget.
• Maintain correct and complete records using the Sales CRM System.
• Submit all required correspondence accurately and on time.
• Attend Inspection & Suppression Department meetings.
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with the Suppression Manager, Administrative Assistants, Field Coordinators, Inspectors, and Service Technicians.

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• 3+ years of sales experience, preferably selling services.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to persuade & close sales.
• Significant experience with Microsoft Office applications required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Positive attitude, integrity, professionalism, and commitment to company values.
• Strategic thinking, sound decision‑making, and accurate, timely results.
• Ability to build positive working relationships at all managerial levels.
• Strong organizational skills and follow‑up ability.
• Basic business mathematical skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

US‑OH‑Cincinnati

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to employees who contribute to our continued growth and success.