Job Description
Fire Suppression Sales Engineer
Location: Devon
Salary: £55,000
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and execute sales strategies to expand our presence in the fire suppression market, with a focus on gas suppression (e.g., FM-200, CO2) and water mist systems.
* Identify new business opportunities and cultivate strong relationships with prospective clients, including architects, engineers, contractors, and facility managers.
* Actively promote our fire suppression solutions through direct sales, networking, and participation in industry events and trade shows.
* Generate and follow up on sales leads to achieve or exceed sales targets.
* Design and engineer fire suppression systems based on client requirements, industry standards, and relevant regulations.
* Provide technical guidance on gas suppression and water mist systems, including recommendations for system type, components, layout, and installation.
* Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure that system designs are viable, cost-effective, and compliant with applicable standards.
* Conduct site assessments and surveys to determine the optimal fire suppression solution for each project.
* Prepare and present detailed proposals, quotations, and project plans to clients, explaining system designs, costs, and benefits.
* Act as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing queries, providing technical support, and managing the post-sales process.
* Collaborate with installation and service teams to ensure smooth implementation and ongoing maintenance of systems.
* Provide technical training to clients, contractors, and partners on fire suppression system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
* Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and regulations related to fire suppression solutions.
* Analyse market trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape to continuously refine sales strategies and improve product offerings.
* Provide regular sales reports, forecasting, and pipeline updates to management.
Qualifications and Requirements:
* Proven experience in sales and technical design of fire suppression systems, particularly gas suppression and water mist systems.
* Strong understanding of fire protection engineering, system design principles, and industry standards.
* Demonstrated ability to design custom fire suppression systems based on specific customer needs, facility requirements, and regulatory compliance.
* Excellent technical and engineering knowledge of gas suppression and water mist technologies.
* Outstanding sales and negotiation skills with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
* Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, understandable language for non-technical clients.
* Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
* Proficiency in using design and estimation software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Fire Suppression Design Software).
* Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.
* Strong organisational and time-management skills.
* Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.