Fire Protection Pre-Construction Sales Representative

Fire Protection Pre-Construction Sales Representative

Location: Various Locations Looking for a company that values your skills, respects your contributions, and gives you the tools to thrive? With more than 145 years as a family-owned business, we've built a reputation as one of the best mechanical and fire protection contractors in the country. We pride ourselves on delivering unmatched quality and innovation while providing you with job stability, opportunities for career progression, and support. We have an exciting opportunity for a Fire Protection Pre-Construction Sales Representative to be based in the Midwest. Remote work is ok with ability to travel as needed.

How you will contribute: This is a great opportunity to showcase your Fire Protection knowledge to expand into a project development role for the Industrial Fire Protection product line. In this role you will play a key role in hazard analysis, developing protection criteria and scope of work for our customers as precursor to acquiring profitable industrial fire protection work for the company. You will facilitate solution development by working with customers and other internal Ahern team members. You will respond to customer requests to create protection options/solutions to finalize scope of work which estimates can be developed for. You will facilitate the development of comprehensive proposal narratives and project narratives with your internal team members. You will be responsible for providing timely and accurate estimates within the specifications and customer requirements of each project. This person is a technical expert and is therefore a key participant in bid/no bid decisions, in partnership with management.

What you need to qualify: Ahern will help make the most of your Fire Protection Degree, or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience, working in the Fire Sprinkler or Special Hazards product lines with application engineering experience. Prior experience designing and/or estimating industrial applications is also highly desirable. Experience may have been attained through other related roles such as project management, fire protection consulting, fire hazard risk analysis, or technical sales. Strong mathematical aptitude is essential. You can stand out above other candidates by demonstrating the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environment. A commitment to providing exceptional customer service, maintaining cutting edge industry knowledge and being able to execute tasks with a great amount of detail will be crucial.

What's in it for you? At Ahern, we understand that life is more than just work - and we're committed to supporting our employees in every aspect of their lives. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to give you the flexibility, security, and support you need to thrive - at work and at home. Here's how we stand out from the rest: Top-Tier Benefits: Our 401(k) match and health benefits rank in the top 20% nationwide Incentives: A significant portion of our profits is shared with employees through bonus programs Generous PTO with the opportunity to buy additional time off Paid Parental Leave: Supporting you at every life stage with paid maternity and paternity leave Mental Health Resources: Free, full-service mental health care for you and your family Wellness Programs: Access on-site fitness centers, personal development funds, and more Professional Growth: Take advantage of education assistance, training programs, and development opportunities to advance your career Work-Life Balance: Enjoy hybrid and flexible schedules to fit your needs By joining Ahern, you'll gain the stability of a company that's been a leader in the industry since 1880, the pride of doing meaningful work, and the support of a team dedicated to your success. Don't settle for just any jobexperience what it's like to work for the best! Ahern is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.