Sales Representative NC (OCS

General Purpose

To plan and carry out all sales activities on assigned areas. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction and managing quality of product and service delivery. Develop relationships with all Fire and EMT decision-makers in designated area. Dinges Fire team members pride themselves on building a 'Help First' relationship with departments in an effort to make their jobs easier, safer and more comfortable.

• Prepare sales action plans and strategies
• Schedule sales activity
• Make sales calls to new and existing customers
• Develop and make presentations of company products and services to current and potential clients
• Negotiate with clients
• Respond to sales inquiries and concerns by phone, electronically or in person
• Ensure customer service satisfaction and good client relationships
• Follow up on sales activity
• Monitor and report on sales activities and follow up for management
• Participate in sales events and training

• Knowledge of fire service equipment and tools
• Knowledge of basic computer applications
• Knowledge of customer service principles
• Knowledge of basic business principles

• Planning and strategizing
• Verbal and written communication
• Resilience and tenacity

• All salespersons are 1099 independent contractors. Pay is comprised entirely of commissions with unlimited potential! Earn approximately 40% of the gross profit on each sale.
• DFC offers the opportunity for a great part‑time job earning a strong second income. Most of our salespersons are also firefighters. While being a firefighter is not mandatory, it is highly recommended because it provides a great knowledge base for the products and services we offer.
• DFC representatives own the sales in their territory. This is a unique concept in the Fire and EMT industry. You will have many core items that we have to sell in your area, that will benefit the Fire Fighters and First Responders.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Dinges Fire Company has quietly become the leader in fire equipment distribution in the Midwest. This success is due, in part, to record sales and aligning itself with the absolute best brands in the industry including Lion Protective Clothing, Bullard, Drager, Amkus Rescue Systems, Task Force Tips, Bulldog Fire Hose, and over 200 other fantastic fire service brands.

Today, Dinges Fire Company’s team has grown to 100+ team members across seven states:
Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Missouri, and Minnesota. Each day, Dinges Fire Company continues its drive towards being the largest and most progressive distributor in the USA!

• Our
  
  Purpose:
  
  Protecting America’s First Responders with the best Safety and Protection Equipment on the Market.
• Our Vision:
  Creating a network of highly educated Sales Professionals supported by Cutting-edge Marketing, Technology and Service while giving back to our local Communities.
• Our Plan:
  Building an organization that makes each member proud.
• Our People:
  Finding passionate, driven individuals and train them to succeed within a team environment.