Job Description

Our sales department is growing and we are looking for a Sales Engineer!

The primary function of the Sales Engineer is to sell specific life safety systems to new or existing customers.  Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are among the most important qualities we are looking for. Our sales engineers are an important link between new and existing clients, building managers, electricians, project managers, engineers, expediters and the FDNY, therefore the successful candidate will have the responsibility to successfully work and communicate with different professional reps day-to-day. 

This would be an ideal role for someone who has engineering, mechanical or fire alarms/ARCS systems background, and is looking to utilize their technical knowledge in sales.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide pre-sales assistance for sales opportunities to new and/or existing customers, including demonstrating and presenting FA products and solutions.
• Research technical requirements of FA systems / Understand the customer’s needs and how to map these to a sales solution.
• Prepare and present bids and quotations to customers.
• Understanding the business benefits and technical aspects of FA/ARCS solutions and creating estimates.
• Act as an interface between clients and technical staff to resolve outstanding issues on ongoing projects.
• Oversee all ongoing projects.
• Provide reports and feedback on customers’ accounts and ongoing projects to management, accounting, project managers, field technicians, expediters and engineers.
• Set goals and manage sales & project expectations with management and team members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to prioritize and execute sales and ongoing projects in a methodical and professional manner.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Able to seek opportunities and win projects.

Company Description

Cross-Fire & Security Co., Inc. is a New York State licensed and insured life safety company established in 1993. We specialize in design, engineering, installation, maintenance, monitoring and servicing state-of-the-art life safety systems. In our 27-year journey we have built a solid reputation that has led to our becoming a leader in the fire detection and life safety field. We are dedicated and focused on providing unequaled design, engineering, products and services. We have accomplished that by working with the best suppliers and continuously training and investing in our staff. From the design phase to final inspection and FDNY approval, our dedicated team of highly skilled certified project managers and technicians handle all aspects of a project, guaranteeing that the installation will comply with all codes and standards consistent with FDNY requirements.