Fire Sales Specialist; New Business

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About The Job

If you are an energetic, self-starter with B2B fire protection sales experience that is not intimidated by cold-calling and hunting new business, don't miss this amazing opportunity to join the only full-service safety company on Inc. 5000's annual ranking of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S!

Role Summary

The Account Executive (Fire Safety) is responsible for increasing new business sales within a protected sales territory. In this role, you will develop new business leads through prospecting and cold calling within your assigned zip codes, while presenting the Thompson Safety value proposition to potential customers.

In This Role, You'll

• Generate new business opportunities through phone blocking, cold calling and following up on leads from various lead generation tools.
• Lead the sales process from initial proposal generation through closing the sale and transitioning the work to the service technicians.
• Utilize Customer Relationship Management (CRM) technology to document activity and track results.
• Assist in marketing programs/initiatives to build brand awareness.

At a Minimum We'd Like You To Have

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in outside sales, blue collar and/or industrial sales environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adequate skills with Microsoft products like Outlook/Email, Teams, Excel.
• A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and ability pass a drug and background check.

It's Preferred If You Have

• A four-year college degree.
• B2B fire sales experience.
• Basic understanding of Fire Protection standards.
• Proven skills to prospect new business, close new business, and build rapport with decision makers.
• Motivation to contact new prospects via phone or in-person with the end goal of gaining their business.
• Experience using a CRM system to document sales activity and track results.

You’ll Love

• Competitive base pay & commission structure.
• Car/cell phone stipend ($10,500/year, paid monthly).
• Excellent medical, dental, vision coverage with employer contributions.
• 401(k) program with employer match each pay period and 100% vesting!
• Paid Time-Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave.

Who is Thompson Safety?

At Thompson Safety, our mission is to ensure that safety works for every customer we serve. With urgency, transparency, and an innovative mindset, our team builds relationships that allow people and businesses to thrive. As we continue to scale in our next chapter of growth, we are looking for ambitious employees to help drive our goal of becoming the first aid, fire, and life safety service provider of choice in North America.

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.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Sales and Business Development

• Facilities Services

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