Sales Engineer - Fire Sprinkler

Sales Engineer

Department: Fire Sprinkler

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for building general contractor and owner direct customer relationships and pursuing new project opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage customer quote requests and develop relationships

• Determines bidding priorities, understands capture rates and margin opportunities

• Ability to determine the most economical way to provide customer with code compliant and economical service

• Accuracy of estimate:

• Quoting per project specifications, including: special equipment/material, subcontractor needs and rental pricing

• Accuracy of proposal:

• Matching bid document requirements, proposal is clear and concise with no grammatical errors or contradictions and complete with all appropriate information

• Prepared and organized for bid reviews with department head

• Completes job award paperwork accurately and timely and is prepared for turnover meeting with operations

• Support operations with pricing or conflict resolution on projects sold

• Clearly define the scope of work, conditions, expectations, opportunities, terms of payment, etc. when turning sold projects over to operations

Important Skills:

• Direct communicator, with the ability to multi-task and problem solve.
• Ability to work with different personalities and communicate effectively with customers and employees.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to work in Windows based programs. Experience and knowledge in the fire protection industry.