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Sales, Service

J. F. Ahern Co.

Minneapolis, MNFull-time$11.41/hrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$11.41/hr
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Aherns seeks a self‑motivated sales professional to develop and sell sprinkler service work and agreements, build customer relationships, and meet sales targets. The role emphasizes strong interpersonal, communication, and detail‑oriented skills while offering hybrid and flexible scheduling, comprehensive benefits, and career growth within a historic fire‑protection contractor.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Sales ExperiencePersuasioniPadiPhoneGeneral Computer ProgramsCustomer ServiceWritten and Verbal CommunicationDetail Oriented

Qualifications

2-20 Years ExperienceBachelor Degree

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Duties

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 aSales, Service located in Minneapolis, MN.

How you will contribute:

We are looking for a highly self-motivated individual who enjoys selling, has strong interpersonal skills, independent, resilient and detail-oriented. The primary role of this position is to business develop and sell sprinkler service work and service agreements for all fire protection system inspections, to include fire alarm, sprinkler, fire extinguisher, and fire suppression systems, both engineered and pre-engineered. This position is responsible to establish contact with potential buyers of service contacts by scheduling calls and following up on leads, while closing sufficient sales to meet sales plan objectives. You will demonstrate your ability to anticipate customers' needs and develop a sales strategy to meet their expectations while developing and maintaining a positive ongoing customer relationship.

What you need to qualify:

We prefer that the successful candidate will have at least 2+ years of sales experience soliciting new accounts. Having the skill and ability to persuade and close sales while handling various situations that may be encountered throughout the sales process is key. A bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline is preferred or equivalent experience. Candidate should be well versed in using I-pad, I-phone, and overall general computer programs. A commitment to providing exceptional customer service, possessing strong written and verbal communication skills, 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 job-experience 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.

Ahern is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages veterans, women, minorities, and disabled to apply.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

2 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55441

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

1434611400

Job Benefits

Not specified

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