Outside Sales Representative - Security and Fire Protection Systems Provider - Total Compensation to
26 days ago
Somerset
Job Description Outside Sales Representative - Security and Fire Protection Systems Provider - Total Compensation to 120k/year - Somerset, NJ • Our client is a family owned full-services fire protection and security services company. They sell, install, and inspect/ maintain alarm systems, access control, suppression systems, SCBA, gas detection, sprinkler systems, CCTV, fire extinguishers, etc. Their potential client base is anyone with a physical business location, and they provide one time and recurring services for commercial, municipal, and especially industrial customers throughout New Jersey and beyond., • Drive net-new revenue across fire protection and security service lines through proactive prospecting, • Hunt for new business within assigned territory using multi-channel outreach, • Generate leads, qualify prospects, and secure appointments with decision-makers, • Present and sell full portfolio of solutions including fire alarms, sprinklers, suppression systems, monitoring, access control, CCTV/video, intrusion, inspections & testing contracts, • Conduct on-site walkthroughs and system assessments to identify compliance, security vulnerabilities, and upgrade opportunities, • Maintain an organized funnel and pipeline strategy to ensure consistent opportunity creation, • Log all communication, appointments, quotes, and follow-ups inside CRM for transparency and accountability, • Prepare and deliver proposals for inspections, maintenance, monitoring agreements, retrofits, and new system installations, • Follow up persistently on aging quotes, open opportunities, and competitive bids until closed-won or closed-lost, • Leverage professional networks, chamber events, trade associations, safety groups, and community relationships for lead generation, • Build relationships with facility managers, business owners, general contractors, EHS/Safety teams, property managers, IT/security directors, and AHJs, • Coordinate with operations, design, and engineering to scope projects and ensure seamless handoff of awarded work, • Develop strong knowledge of code compliance (NFPA, IBC, NEC), AHJ requirements, and industry standards for both fire and security, • Attend industry events, trade shows, and technology demonstrations to stay up to date on evolving solutions and market needs, • Meet and exceed established KPIs including outbound call volume, LinkedIn outreach, in-person touches, new meetings set, and proposal output, • Hit sales quotas consistently through disciplined prospecting cadence, strong closing ability, and ongoing funnel management, • Uphold a high level of professionalism, urgency, integrity, and consultative problem-solving in every interaction, • Prior experience in the security or fire protection industry required, • Outside sales experience required, • Ability to travel to customer sites throughout the Northern NJ and NYC territory, • Base salary in the 65k - 75k/year range plus commission, taking total compensation to 110k – 120k/year during ramp up year, • Uncapped commission, • Medical insurance, • 401k with 3% employer contribution (safe harbor), • 3 weeks PTO, • Car allowance, mileage reimbursement #INDALL #zr