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Sr. Construction Sales Representative

J. F. Ahern Co.

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Job overview

The Senior Construction Sales Representative will grow Ahern’s fire alarm business in critical facilities, including data centers and power generation. The role develops customer and industry relationships, pursues project opportunities, prepares estimates and proposals, and contributes technical expertise to bid decisions and market strategy. Regular travel across the United States is required, and remote candidates are welcome.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

SalesEstimatingBusiness DevelopmentProject ManagementDesignEngineeringRelationship BuildingOpportunity ConversionMathematical AptitudeTechnical Problem SolvingCustomer ServiceIndustry ExpertiseAttention to DetailFire AlarmConstructionCritical Facilities

Qualifications

Associate Degree or EquivalentPrior Construction Experience

Full job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 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 aSr. Construction Sales Representative- Critical Facilities Fire Alarm and are open to remote candidates. How You Will Contribute This is a unique opportunity to leverage your sales, estimating, and business development skills while playing a key role in growing Ahern's presence selling fire alarm systems within the Critical Facilities market, including data centers, power generation, and other mission-critical environments. You will be responsible for developing and cultivating relationships with owners, developers, engineers, contractors, consultants, and industry partners to identify, pursue, and secure profitable project opportunities. In addition to business development activities, you will review bid requests, gather drawings and specifications, develop estimates, and prepare customer proposals. You will provide timely and accurate budget pricing, conceptual estimates, and final bids that align with project specifications and customer requirements. As a technical expert, you will be a key participant in bid/no-bid decisions, market strategy discussions, and customer-facing project pursuits in partnership with leadership and internal stakeholders. This position requires regular travel to support customer meetings, project pursuits, industry events, jobsite visits, and business development activities across the United States. What You Need to Qualify Ahern will help you make the most of your associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience within the fire alarm, construction, critical facilities, or related industries. Prior experience in estimating, sales, business development, project management, design, or engineering within a construction environment is highly desirable. The ideal candidate possesses strong relationship-building skills and a proven ability to identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities. Strong mathematical aptitude and technical problem-solving skills are essential. You will stand out by demonstrating the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing customer relationships, project pursuits, and estimating responsibilities simultaneously. A commitment to exceptional customer service, maintaining industry expertise, and executing with a high level of detail will be crucial to success. Experience with data centers, critical... For full info follow application link. Ahern is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages veterans, women, minorities, and disabled to apply. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/79A5AE3400894A8A

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Set against the 20,998 open Business Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
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  • Wisconsin median$121–188K/yr174 salary ranges
  • US median$19–35/hr816 hourly ranges
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