Inside Sales Representative
At Encore Fire Protection, we are proud to be the East Coast's largest full-service fire protection company, serving over 90,000 customers from Maine to Louisiana. With a team of over 2,200 dedicated employees, we provide innovative, customized fire suppression, fire sprinkler, and fire alarm solutions that protect lives and properties every day. Our goal is to deliver a superior experience to those who trust us to safeguard what matters most. We are passionate about continuous growth, innovation, and maintaining a culture that thrives on success and commitment to safety. Our mission? To be the best fire protection company the industry has ever seen.
Are you a driven sales professional who thrives on building customer relationships and closing service contracts? This inside sales role is ideal for someone who understands the value of recurring service, knows how to build trust with clients, and wants to grow with an industry leader in fire protection and life safety systems.
Here's what you can expect :
- Work with customers to build long-standing relationships
- Collaborate with other departments, such as Operations, to ensure the customer receives our unique service experience
- Be the customer's advocate and main point of contactdirecting them to the right team members when needed
- Review past inspection reports to identify service needs and build accurate quotes
- Perform administrative duties such as preparing proposals, sending contract renewals, and completing required forms
This will account for about 70% of your time. The remaining 30% will be spent out in the fieldmeeting customers face-to-face, building rapport, and surveying life safety equipment to help you effectively quote and sell service contracts.
While technical experience with sprinkler systems is helpful, here's what it takes to succeed in this role :
Some formal sales experience is requiredexperience selling a service (vs. a product) is a plusYou must be eager to learn Fire Protection Systemswe'll train you, but you need to be committed to the learning curveStrong computer skills are a mustproficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel is requiredFamiliarity with Hubspot, and / or ServiceTrade is a plus (but not required)You must be a people personbuilding strong customer relationships is at the core of this roleQualifications :
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field (preferred)Experience in sales support, customer service, or administrationProficiency in CRM software, MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Strong communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent organizational and multitasking abilitiesAbility to work independently and collaboratively with a teamWhat we offer :
Competitive Salary : Compensation commensurate with your experience, with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses tied to your personal effectiveness and contributions to the team.Purpose-Driven Work Environment : We believe in working smarter, not harder. You'll be part of a culture that values results, and we empower our team to focus on impactful work.Flexible Dress Code : Upon joining, you'll receive branded Encore gear and we believe in dressing for the objective, not the occasion. Most days, you can enjoy a casual work environment, but we'll dress up when the situation calls for it.Innovative Culture : We encourage a culture of experimentation and improvement. You'll have the freedom to express your ideas and be part of a company that is always looking to improve and grow.Tools for Success : Access to leading-edge web-based productivity tools.Health and Wellness : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage through Blue Cross to keep you and your family healthy.Retirement Planning : Participation in our Fidelity 401(k) plan with a company match, helping you save for your future.Life Insurance : Company-paid life insurance policy of $50,000 to give you peace of mind.Encore Fire Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Encore Fire Protection is an E-Verify Employer. As an EEO / AA employer, Encore Fire Protection considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.