Fire Sprinkler Sales Rep/PM

Job DetailsJob Location: Century Fire Protection Knoxville - Powell, TN 37849Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Div. 4 - Knoxville, TN   Summary Responsibilities for Sales Representative is to promote, estimate and sell fire protection sprinkler systems, repairs and upgrades to existing and new clients.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Establish contact with prospects and qualify potential buyers of Fire Protection contracts by scheduling sales calls, following up on leads and utilizing outlined marketing strategies. Determine customer needs and develop a sales strategy to gain customer understanding of company offerings. Close sufficient sales to exceed sales plan objectives. Develop a positive ongoing relationship with existing and new customers, general contractors and end users. Estimate small projects including fixed price service as required in addition to large projects ranging from $100k-$1MM+. Manage projects as needed (i.e. change orders, field issues) and attend job walks and construction meetings as needed. Ability to build new business associations / relationships and grow the Fire Protection Business   Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree and 5+ years Fire Sprinkler Estimating/Sales or equivalent combination of education and experience. Familiar with reading blueprints, understanding current NFPA 13, 14, and 20 standards and local codes.   Computer Skills Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. What's In It For You!Century Fire Protection is one of the largest and most successful full-service fire protection companies based in the Southeast and we are still growing! There are a wide range of positions and countless opportunities for career growth. Each employee is empowered to do their job and serve our clients. There is no better place to work in the industry! We are experts in design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of all types of fire protection systems in virtually all commercial markets for each stage of a buildings life cycle. Headquartered in Duluth, GA, Century Fire has more than 20 offices across seven states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.   Benefits We believe our people are our biggest asset and as such, we offer comprehensive benefits, education, and training to ensure employees succeed and grow. Benefits include: Medical Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts Voluntary Life Insurance Short-term & Long-term Disability Paid Time Off Paid Holidays 401(K) with Company Match Employee Assistance Program Employee Relief Fund Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident   Century Fire Protection is a GREAT place to work! Come and GROW WITH US!