The Role
Sell fire detection systems throughout the NYC territory. Responsibilities include reviewing drawings and specifications, understanding code and integration requirements, preparing accurate proposals, consulting with customers, managing bids and deadlines, following up on opportunities, and collaborating with estimating, engineering, and operations teams. The role requires strong organization, communication, technical understanding, attention to detail, persistence, and professionalism.
Summary Generated by Built In
Company: NY Fire Detection, Inc.
Territory: NYC
Residence: Westchester, NYC, Nassau & Suffolk County
Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: $75-85k base (OTE $160-200k+), uncapped commission
Preferred Industry: Construction (All Trades, exception Distribution)
Core Competencies
Category
Expected Behavior
Accountability
Owns proposal accuracy and customer satisfaction; no excuses or deflection.
Technical Understanding
Reads drawings and specifications fluently; understands system requirements, code implications, and integration details.
Consultative Selling
Positions NY Fire as a partner solving problems—not just quoting jobs.
Attention to Detail
Reviews all documents carefully before award; no missing inclusions or exclusions.
Communication
Professional, direct, and clear with internal teams and external partners.
Organization & Efficiency
Manages multiple bids, deadlines, and relationships without losing control of priorities.
Persistence & Follow-Through
Proactively follows up on every opportunity until a decision is made.
Professionalism
Represents NY Fire’s reputation through appearance, responsiveness, and reliability.
Collaboration
Works cohesively with Estimating, Engineering, and Operations—no silos, no surprises.
Continuous Learning
Stays current on codes, manufacturers, and design practices to enhance proposal quality and customer trust.
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Skills Required
- Ability to read drawings and specifications fluently
- Understanding of system requirements, code implications, and integration details
- Construction industry experience, excluding distribution
- Ability to manage multiple bids, deadlines, and customer relationships
- Strong consultative selling, communication, organization, and follow-through skills
- Ability to collaborate with estimating, engineering, and operations teams
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The Company
What We Do
Distro is an AI-powered platform designed to enhance the efficiency and productivity of distributor sales teams. By automating manual recruiting and sales tasks, the company helps teams move faster, reduce costs, and improve hiring outcomes. Their technology focuses on optimizing counter and inside sales operations, providing tools that assist recruitment and sales processes while maintaining human oversight in final decision-making.
