Sales Account Manager

Posted 15 Days Ago
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Birmingham, AL
3-5 Years Experience
Professional Services • Hospitality
The Role
The Sales Account Manager at Fire Safety and Protection LLC develops new accounts, maintains client relationships, identifies sales opportunities, provides consultation on life safety and security products, oversees project coordination and delivery, prepares sales reports, and ensures compliance with regulations.
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Join Our Team at Fire Safety and Protection LLC (FSP)!
At FSP, our mission is to protect communities by installing, inspecting, and repairing fire alarm, sprinkler, and safety systems. Our employees are central to this mission, reflecting our commitment to safety and excellence.
Be Part of Something Bigger
Ready to embark on a rewarding career with FSP? Apply today and become part of a company where your skills and dedication are valued. Visit www.firesp.com to learn more and apply.

Job Description 
The Sales Account Manager works to develop new and potential accounts within a defined territory of Fire Safety and Protection LLC (FSP). The Sales Account Manager will provide expert consultation on products and services, ensure excellent customer service, and serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring that all their life safety and security needs are met.

Essential Functions:

Client Relationship Management:

  • Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients by understanding their life safety and security requirements.
  • Act as the primary liaison between the client and the company, ensuring smooth communication and addressing client concerns promptly.

Sales and Business Development:

  • Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling life safety and security products and services, such as fire alarms, intrusion detection, CCTV systems, and access control.
  • Develop and execute account plans to grow the business with key clients.
  • Achieve or exceed assigned sales targets and KPIs.
  • Win new clients through new long term service agreements or competitive take overs and retrofits of existing facilities.

Solution Consulting:

  • Collaborate with the technical team to ensure the solutions provided meet client needs and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide product demonstrations and technical guidance to clients regarding life safety and security systems.

Project Coordination:

  • Oversee the implementation and delivery of life safety and security solutions, coordinating with installation teams and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Monitor and follow up on the maintenance and service of existing systems.

Market Research and Reporting:

  • Keep up to date with industry trends, product innovations, and competitors to provide strategic advice to clients and help shape company offerings.
  • Prepare regular sales reports, client updates, and forecasts for management.

Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge:

  • Stay informed about local, state, and federal regulations related to life safety and security systems (e.g., NFPA, OSHA, UL standards) and ensure solutions comply with these standards.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience in the life safety or security industry will be considered.

Experience:

  • 3-5 years of experience in sales, account management, or customer service in the life safety, security, or related technical industry.
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Strong understanding of life safety and security systems, such as fire alarms, video surveillance, access control, and intrusion detection.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with fire protection systems, building codes, or security systems integrators.
  • Certifications related to life safety and security systems (e.g., NICET certification, ESA certifications).

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
  • Must be able to travel.

Benefits
Fire Safety and Protection (FSP) is laser focused on creating a culture that thrives on developing our people and protecting our client’s assets. One of the ways we do this is by rewarding all those who contribute to our continued growth. Some of the things that you can expect when joining our professional selling team include:

  • Salary commensurate with experience with opportunity for a results-driven bonus based on personal output and effectiveness in role
  • Purpose and results driven work environment (work smarter not harder)
  • Technology and FSP swag when they join the team
  • Training on not only what we sell but how we sell…the FSP Way!
  • Access to leading edge web-based productivity tools

Company paid benefits: 

  • Group Term Life Insurance 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) 
  • 7 Paid Holidays 

Voluntary Benefits: 

  • Medical, Dental, Vision 
  • MedPlus – Supplemental Medical Expense (GAP) Insurance 
  • Voluntary Life/AD&D 
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability 
  • Supplemental Voluntary Insurance Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Cancer, Medical Bridge, Life & AD&D 
  • 401k Retirement Plan (Traditional & Roth) 
  • Referral Bonus 


Why FSP?
Supportive Culture: We value our employees and provide ongoing training.
Career Growth: Advance your career with guidance from industry experts as well as tuition reimbursement and pay incentives.
Broad Opportunities: With offices in the eastern U.S. and Canada, we offer diverse locations and roles.
Client-Centered: We serve commercial property owners and facility managers with dedication and care.
Rapid Growth: Join us as we expand and invest in new markets.

Core Values:

  • Fair – Fair and Professional with customers and each other.
  • Safe – Safe in everything we do.
  • Accountable – Accountable for continuous improvement.
  • Principled – Principled in every decision we make.
  • Growth Minded – Growth minded organization to support customer and employee success.


Professional Development:

Fire Safety and Protection (FSP) is committed to providing opportunities for employee career advancement within the fire and life safety industry. As part of this commitment, we offer a tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses employees for all or some of the costs of obtaining certifications upon a passing grade including but not limited to, CFAA Fire Alarm Technician courses 1-5, theory and practical exam as well as study materials, conferences/seminars, and workshops related to the fire and life safety industry.

Health & Safety:

The personal safety and health of each employee of our organization is of primary importance. We believe that our employees are our most important assets and that their safety is our greatest responsibility. It is Fire Safety and Protection, LLC’s objective to ensure a safe and productive working environment for all employees. At FSP we believe that illnesses and injuries can and must be prevented. We believe in empowering each employee to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.

FSP Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The Company
HQ: Atlanta, Georgia
61 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Fire Safety & Protection, LLC (FSP) was formed by Sunny River Management in 2018 to build a premier fire & life safety business with a continental reach covering the U.S. and Canada. FSP has and will continue to grow organically and through acquisition of several smaller, like-minded businesses built on customer service and local code expertise in the installation, service/repair, and inspection of fire & life safety systems such as fire alarms, fire sprinkler systems, and access control, video surveillance and other security systems for all types of buildings.

HEALTH & SAFETY

The personal safety and health of each employee of our organization is of primary importance. We believe that our employees are our most important assets and that their safety is our greatest responsibility. It is Fire Safety & Protection, LLC’s objective to ensure a safe and productive working environment for all employees At FSP we believe that illnesses and injuries can and must be prevented. We believe in empowering each employee to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.

NON-SOLICITATION

FSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from Recruiting Agencies or Individual Recruiters. No fees will be paid to anyone who submits unsolicited candidates to our hiring managers or our HR or Talent Acquisition teams

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