Fire Protection Sales Professional

Fire Protection Sales Professional - Columbus, OH

Welcome to Viking Fire Protection Group! If you're looking for a place where you feel like family, are encouraged to grow, and your ideas are valuedyou've found it! We take pride in our close-knit, supportive environment and our commitment to helping each other succeed both personally and professionally.

About the Role

Are you passionate about building connections and making a real impact with your technical know-how? As a Fire Protection Sales Professional, you'll work hands-on with customers, helping them understand their fire protection options and guiding projects from concept to completion. You'll have a direct role in making businesses saferand in keeping our Columbus branch thriving!

What You'll Do

• Build strong relationships with owners, general contractors, and partners to grow our design-build business.
• Collaborate with customers to pinpoint their fire protection needs and suggest the best solutions for each project.
• Manage an active pipeline of proposals and opportunities to support the sales plan.
• Keep detailed records of sales activities, bids, and proposals.
• Join project kick-off meetings to help projects start off right.
• Pitch in with other tasks as needs ariseeveryone at Viking helps each other succeed!

What We're Looking For

• Required: 2+ years of sales experience (any industry).
• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Commercial and/or industrial fire protection sales experience.
• Required: Excellent verbal and written communication skillsfriendly, professional, and clear.
• Required: Solid organizational and multitasking skills; able to work independently and proactively.
• Preferred: Familiarity with fire protection systems, NFPA codes, or the construction industry.
• Preferred: Experience with CRM tools or proposal tracking software.

Skills & Competencies

• Relationship building
• Customer-focused problem solving
• Technical aptitude
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork & collaboration
• Integrity and dependability

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay: $30-55/hour (based on experience, qualifications, and industry knowledge)
• Profit sharing
• PTO (paid time off)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Career growth, leadership development, and training opportunities
• Friendly, family-style branch culture centered on teamwork and long-term success

Ready to Join Us?

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love being part of an energetic team, we'd love to talk with you! Apply today and discover what it's like to be part of the Viking Fire Protection Group family.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Viking Fire Protection Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of religion, disability, protected veteran status, age, sex, race, color, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We comply with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and qualified employees with disabilities. If you wish to request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Marty Joly.

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