Fire Alarm "Outside Sales BDM North West Florida

ABOUT THE ROLE

Base salary - $110,000, maybe slightly more for a top-class candidate.

• Quarterly bonus.
• Phone & laptop.
• Car allowance of $600 per month + Gas card or a company vehicle with gas card.
• 100% Health insurance.
• Good PTO. 401k @ 3% matchup.
• 5-7+ years in the Fire alarm industry. Estimating, Sales, or Design. Need to be confident in New Construction Fire Alarm Sales and Estimating.

• Business Development: Prospect and qualify new sales leads; follow up on inquiries from general contractors, owners and others Fire Industry decision makers.
• Project Estimation: Analyze blueprints, architectural drawings, and specifications to perform "take-offs" (quantifying detectors, heads, fittings, and valves).
• On-Site Surveys: Visit job sites to evaluate existing conditions, especially for tenant improvements (TI) or retrofit projects.
• Code Compliance: Apply knowledge of NFPA codes, such as 72 & IBC and related standards to ensure the proposed design approach is viable.
• Bid Preparation: Generate detailed cost estimates including design time, Panel costs, equipment rentals, permits, and field labor.
• Negotiation: Present proposals to clients, negotiate terms, and close the sale to meet or exceed annual sales quotes.
• Hand-off: Transition won projects to the Design and Project Management teams with a clear scope of work & Budget.

• Strong Fire Alarm Professional NEEDED.
• Experience 5/7+ years in the Fire alarm industry (Estimating, Sales, or Design).
• Need to be confident in New Construction Fire Alarm Sales and Estimating.

• Technical Literacy: Ability to read and interpret construction documents, BIM models, and calculations.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with estimating software (e.g., McCormick, Accubid) and ideally design software like AlarmCAD, FireCAD or Revit.
• Licensing/Certification: NICET Level II or higher in Fire Alarm Systems Layout (strongly preferred).
• Good knowledge / cross section of Addressable Panels.
• Knowledge of state-specific fire marshal regulations and local building codes.

• Soft Skills: Strong negotiation, time management, and the ability to self-manage.

• Base salary - $110,000, maybe slightly more for a top-class candidate.
• Quarterly bonus.
• Phone & laptop.
• Car allowance of $600 per month + Gas card or a company vehicle with gas card.
• 100% Health insurance.
• Good PTO.
• 401k @ 3% matchup.

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