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J. F. Ahern Co.
Sales, PMA
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What they do
A Fire Safety Specialist completes fire safety inspections and advises companies and building owners on fire protection equipment and fire prevention measures. Reviews compliance with fire safety regulations. Develops and recommends fire escape procedures.
$60,124 / year median in Minnesota
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Looking for a company that values your skills, respects your contributions, and gives you the tools to thrive? With more than 145 years as a family-owned business, we've built a reputation as one of the best mechanical and fire protection contractors in the country. We pride ourselves on delivering unmatched quality and innovation while providing you with job stability, opportunities for career progression, and support. We have an exciting opportunity for a Sales, PMA located in Rochester, MN.
At Ahern, we understand that life is more than just work - and we're committed to supporting our employees in every aspect of their lives. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to give you the flexibility, security, and support you need to thrive - at work and at home. Here's how we stand out from the rest:
How you will contribute:
We are looking for a highly self-motivated individual who enjoys selling, has strong interpersonal skills, independent, resilient and detailed orientated. The primary role of this position is to promote and sell service agreements for all fire protection system inspections, to include fire alarm, sprinkler, fire extinguisher, and fire suppression systems, both engineered and pre-engineered. This position is responsible to establish contact with potential buyers of service contacts by scheduling calls and following up on leads, while closing sufficient sales to meet sales plan objectives. You will demonstrate your ability to anticipate customers' needs and develop a sales strategy to meet their expectations while developing and maintaining a positive ongoing customer relationship.What you need to qualify:
We prefer that the successful candidate will have at least 1-3 years of sales experience soliciting new accounts. Having the skill and ability to persuade and close sales while handling various situations that may be encountered throughout the sales process is key. A bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline is preferred or equivalent experience. Candidate should be well versed in using I-pad, I-phone and overall general computer programs. A commitment to providing exceptional customer service, possessing strong written and verbal communication skills, and being able to execute tasks with a great amount of detail will be crucial. What's in it for you?At Ahern, we understand that life is more than just work - and we're committed to supporting our employees in every aspect of their lives. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to give you the flexibility, security, and support you need to thrive - at work and at home. Here's how we stand out from the rest: