Residential & Light Commercial System Designer

Position Overview

Now Hiring! Residential & Light Commercial System Designer

Job Type: Full-time / On-site

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Salary: $65k Base + commission

Location: Falmouth, ME

Who We Are:

Cunningham Security, an established company that offers customizable and unique commercial and residential security solutions, is seeking a Residential & Light Commercial System Designer
. Cunningham is a family-owned business that services many homes and business in Northern New England. Cunningham prides itself on high quality service. Cunningham is growing and has lots of room for upward mobility.

Job Summary:

Join a trusted Maine security company with a strong inbound lead flow. Most prospects already know our reputation and are ready to buy—you’ll focus on consultative selling, accurate scoping, and closing, with additional upside for networking and upselling cameras and related services.

What’s In It for You:

• Company Vehicle.
• Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Medical/Dental.
• Vision Plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Retirement Plan.

What You’ll Do:

• Meet with homeowners and small businesses (in person and by phone), build trust, and guide them to the right solution.
• Conduct site surveys and design systems for wired and wireless alarm installations; recommend cameras and basic access control where appropriate.
• Create accurate scopes of work: device counts, materials, and realistic labor-hour estimates.
• Produce professional proposals and pricing using WeSuite quoting software.
• Manage follow-ups and pipeline diligently to close business; upselling add-ons (cameras, monitoring, smart features).
• Coordinate a clean handoff to operations and stay engaged through install for a great customer experience.
• Proactive network (builders, realtors, property managers, referrals) to generate additional opportunities

What You’ll Need:

• High School or Equivalent.
• Experience selling residential/light commercial security systems or a strong technical background moving into sales.
• Working knowledge of hardwired and wireless alarm systems
  ; ability to read floor plans and talk through device placement.
• Confidence estimating labor hours and materials, and writing clear, accurate scopes.
• Ability to build quotes in We Suite (or similar quoting tools).
• Personable, professional communicator—comfortable face-to-face and on the phone; proven upselling and consultative approach
  .
• Attention to detail and strong follow-up habits.
• Valid driver’s license (company vehicle provided).
• Experience with IP/CCTV
  cameras (NVRs, PoE) and access control
  . (desired but not required)
• Familiarity with alarm monitoring services and basic networking concepts. (desired but not required)

Starting from USD $65,000.00/Yr.