Account Executive - Fire Sprinkler Construction

Orange, CA

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At Fortis Fire & Safety, we provide industry-leading fire protection & security services across the United States. Our ever-growing footprint can be seen in California, Florida, North Carolina, and Chicago, and we are acquiring new brands all the time.

We are proud to work together as one team under the Fortis Fire & Safety family, which includes CJ Suppression, Diversified Systems, Inc., Integrated Fire & Security Solutions, LaMarco Systems, Life Safety Management, Piper Fire Protection, and VFS Fire & Security Services. United by a shared mission, we deliver comprehensive fire protection and security solutions nationwide.

Joining Fortis means becoming part of a nationwide, next-generation fire protection company. We’re dedicated to a People-First philosophy, where we invest in our team through training and development, as well as a competitive benefits package. In return, we expect the very best from each of our employees every day.

Here at Fortis and throughout our family of brands, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid vacation and sick time
• Company Paid Holidays
• Additional paid time off for life events (e.g., jury duty, bereavement)
• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short-term/Long-term disability insurance
• Life Insurance
• Career Advancement Opportunities and more!

** This is a general overview of benefits. Specific eligibility and coverage details will be provided during the hiring process**

VFS Fire & Security Service sis seeking a driven Account Executive – Fire Sprinkler Construction to expand our footprint across the Southern California construction market. This role focuses on re-engaging previous customers while developing new relationships with general contractors, building owners, construction managers, and facility teams.

The Account Executive will focus on promoting fire sprinkler new installation, tenant improvements, and retrofit opportunities. This individual will report to the branch general manager and will operate primarily in the field, conducting job walks, project surveys, and customer visits to identify and secure new business.

** This position is commission‑eligible; base salary range provided below**

• Build and expand relationships with general contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, building owners, and end users.
• Identify and secure direct negotiated sales opportunities for fire sprinkler new installations, TI projects, retrofits, and upgrades.
• Conduct job walks and field surveys to developaccuratescopes of work and assessadditionalopportunities.
• Re-engage previous VFS customers and pursue new construction‑focused business in the Southern California region.
• Collaborate with thesales teamtomaintaina strong sales pipeline andparticipatein weekly activity and strategy meetings.
• Generate new business opportunities through cold calling,jobsitevisits, networking, and follow-up communication.
• Prepare proposals, estimates, and scopes of work aligned with customer needs and industry standards.
• Partner with estimating, service, and operations teams to ensure proposed solutions arefeasibleand accurately represented.
• Support broader business development efforts including lead generation, presentations, and customer outreach.
• Document all proposals, interactions, and pipeline activity in thecompanyCRM.
• Work cross-functionally with project managers and internal office teams to ensure…