Fire Sales Specialist; Sprinkler

Sales Specialist (Full-Time) – Houston Galleria

Location:

Houston, TX
Salary: $60,000.00–$65,000.00

Responsible for developing new business and lead generation within an assigned territory with a heavy focus on sprinkler systems in the fire protection industry. Fire Sales Specialists will build their territory to maximize the growth of the company.

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• Assist the Company in developing new business opportunities through cold calls and leads.
• Utilize CRM technology to document activity and track results.
• Maintain contact with prospects through sales calls and phone block.
• Develop new appointments through scheduled phone sessions to ensure activity and pipeline.
• Assist in Company marketing programs/initiatives.
• Contact potential customers to initiate the sales process and win the business.
• Observe and benchmark other Fire Sales Specialists to establish and replicate best practices.
• Consistently obtain new business within assigned geography.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Four‑year college degree preferred and/or success in other sales/service positions at Thompson Safety.
• Familiar with codes, product attributes, and procedures within the fire protection and life safety fields.
• General awareness of business, financials, sales, and safety principles.
• Strong ability to utilize technology to increase the prospecting experience.
• Strong ability to prospect, close, and build rapport with prospects.
• Professional certification may be required in some areas.
• Maintains a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and ability to pass a drug and background check.

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and talking on the phone, attending virtual online meetings, and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and travel when needed.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Sales and Business Development
• Industry: Facilities Services

We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.