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Sales Executive (Fire Alarms)

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New York City, NYFull-time$75–185K/yrPosted todayStill listed today

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Compensation
$75–185K/yr
Location
New York City, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Sales Executive will drive fire alarm solutions across NYC, Westchester, and Long Island, ensuring proposal accuracy and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include reading drawings, understanding code requirements, consulting with clients, managing multiple bids, maintaining detailed documentation, communicating clearly with internal and external partners, and continuously learning industry standards to enhance proposal quality.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Consultative SellingTechnical UnderstandingAttention to DetailCommunicationOrganization & EfficiencyPersistence & Follow-ThroughProfessionalismCollaborationContinuous Learning

Full job description

Company: NY Fire Detection, Inc.

Territory: NYC

Residence: Westchester, NYC, Nassau & Suffolk County

Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: $75-85k base (OTE $160-200k+), uncapped commission

Preferred Industry: Construction (All Trades, exception Distribution)

Core Competencies

Category

Expected Behavior

Accountability

Owns proposal accuracy and customer satisfaction; no excuses or deflection.

Technical Understanding

Reads drawings and specifications fluently; understands system requirements, code implications, and integration details.

Consultative Selling

Positions NY Fire as a partner solving problems—not just quoting jobs.

Attention to Detail

Reviews all documents carefully before award; no missing inclusions or exclusions.

Communication

Professional, direct, and clear with internal teams and external partners.

Organization & Efficiency

Manages multiple bids, deadlines, and relationships without losing control of priorities.

Persistence & Follow-Through

Proactively follows up on every opportunity until a decision is made.

Professionalism

Represents NY Fire’s reputation through appearance, responsiveness, and reliability.

Collaboration

Works cohesively with Estimating, Engineering, and Operations—no silos, no surprises.

Continuous Learning

Stays current on codes, manufacturers, and design practices to enhance proposal quality and customer trust.

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