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Fire Sprinkler Contract Sales Representative - Experienced

Location: Livermore, CA

The San Francisco District office of Cosco Fire Protection offers a challenging and growth-oriented opportunity for the right entrepreneurially minded individual. We seek a motivated team player with established relationships in the local construction community to help expand our offerings in the Bay Area. A strong fire sprinkler background is essential. We provide a collaborative and accountable work environment where you can directly influence our market growth. If this describes you, please read on and join us in building our presence in the Bay Area!

Job Responsibilities:

1. Develop sales goals and strategic plans for the contract department, collaborating with District Management to achieve these goals.
2. Identify and qualify targeted projects, fostering local customer relationships to generate tangible sales.
3. Engage with industry associations and the customer community to enhance the Cosco brand in this market.
4. Contact prospects, qualify potential buyers for new construction and service contracts, and follow up on leads using marketing strategies.
5. Maintain and grow customer relationships through quotations, needs anticipation, and technical support.
6. Ensure profit objectives are met throughout the sales and project execution processes.
7. Prepare layouts, estimates, calculations, quotations, and proposals.
8. Coordinate proposal and contract processing, ensuring timely communication with operations staff for turnover and billing.
9. Seek new customers actively, including cold calling to expand the customer base.
10. Manage projects post-sale as needed.
11. Estimate service work and small projects, including day-work.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of 4 years of fire sprinkler sales experience.
2. Ability to interpret construction drawings, project specifications, sprinkler system designs, and NFPA codes.
3. Proven leadership, negotiation skills, and sales achievements.
4. Self-motivated with a strong desire to succeed.
5. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
6. College degree in business, construction management, engineering, or equivalent experience.
7. Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
8. Previous sprinkler design experience, including hydraulic calculations, is preferred.
9. Experience in fire sprinkler project management is preferred.
10. Ability to close sales and handle various sales situations.
11. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, Bluebeam, etc.

Additional Details:

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Livermore, CA
• Supervisory Responsibilities: No formal supervision, but guidance to operations team during project execution is expected.
• Certifications: None required; NICET certification is a plus.
• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Cosco offers a competitive salary plus commissions, a company vehicle or allowance, and full benefits. To apply, click the 'apply now' button.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all qualified persons. A drug screen and background check may be required.