Fire Alarm Sales Representative

Davis-Ulmer Sprinkler Co

Fire Alarm Sales Representative

Albany, NY 12242

Since 1946, Davis-Ulmer Fire Protection has been providing full service fire sprinkler, suppression, alarm, and security systems to its customers, while maintaining our reputation as being one of the best companies in the business in the Northeast region.

Davis-Ulmer contributes its success to their loyal employees and customers. The company's overall work force has grown and as we move forward, we foresee continued expansion throughout the Northeast.

Due to recent growth, we are seeking a Fire Alarm Sales Representative to join our team at our Albany, NY branch.

JOB SUMMARY :

The Fire Alarm Sales is responsible for selling alarm solutions to customers and for oversight of the design and installation process.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

Evaluate current regional marketplace and competitors, and develop sales strategies, appropriate margins and overall sales goals.

Build relationships with customers to capture a full range of fire protection services including fire alarm and suppression installations, CCTV and access control, sprinkler installations, as well as repair and inspection of existing systems.

Maintain relationships with vendors, stay abreast of new products, technical data, and market trends.

Prepare cost estimates and bid proposals based on evaluation of construction documents such as drawings, specifications and sub-contract agreements.

Prepares fire protection shop drawings, specifications, equipment submittals and computer hydraulic calculations as needed for compliance with applicable fire protection codes.

Read, interpret and apply technical design requirements of fire protection codes, manufacturers technical data, building codes, insurer criteria, and other applicable documents.

Perform preliminary survey of existing buildings to determine costs associated with the installation of fire protection systems.

Coordinate sales to design and project management turnover.

Maintain contract documents and ensure change orders are processed in a timely fashion.

Make routine site visits during the installation phase to evaluate overall project performance and safety.

Submit the required documentation for project closeout.

Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS :

Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related field

Knowledge of CAD design

Knowledge of card access, CCTV, security

Comprehensive understanding of contract document review, including thorough understanding of reading blueprints and specification review

Previous experience in the Project Management field preferred

Strong communication and customer service skills

Moderate to advanced computer skills

Time management, organizational and interpersonal skills

Ability to read and analyze building construction documents

Good mathematical skills with the ability to read, understand and create financial reports

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

Valid Drivers License

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

May supervise field personnel working on assigned projects

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Office environment moderate noise

Construction job sites moderate to heavy noise, uneven ground, subject to all types of weather, may be subject to heights

Ability to maneuver in restricted, poorly lit spaces

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time

LIMITATIONS and QUALIFICATIONS :

• All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.*
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.*

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and / or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.*

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.

Davis-Ulmer and its subsidiaries are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, and do not discriminate on th