Fire Alarm System Sales Account Manager

Account Manager – Fire Alarm System Sales

Founded in 1991, the Mircom Group of Companies is North America’s largest independent designer, manufacturer and distributor of intelligent building and life safety solutions. Reaching customers in over 100 countries worldwide, our portfolio includes : fire detection & alarm, communications & security, mass notification, nurse call, and building automation & smart technologies.

Mircom’s mission is to save lives and protect property by providing a line-up of innovative and advanced solutions which are scalable to satisfy diverse user demands, from small buildings to the largest complexes. Our unwavering commitment to North American manufacturing enables us to offer the highest quality and best competitive value across our vast range of products and solutions.

Summary :

Highly successful and poised for continued growth in the domestic market, we are searching for a qualified Account Manager with a proven sales record with a strong understanding of fire alarm, security and telephone access systems. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and resourceful with an aptitude for learning and keeping pace with ever advancing technology. This role is based out of our Edmonton office.

Key Responsibilities :

• Proactively seek out new business opportunities by conducting prospecting activities to perspective customers and networking to secure first appointments with existing building owners at the decision maker level.
• Develop and maintain strong business partnerships with the purpose of gaining the client’s trust, meeting their objectives, and delivering value added solutions.
• Educate the market and customers on fire service capabilities and identify opportunities to address customer needs with solutions and services.
• Visit projects and job sites to review installation procedures and practices with contractors and analyze client needs, proposing innovative system solutions that exceed client expectations.
• Prepare professional sales proposals, delivering exceptional sales presentations, and responding to tenders / bids as required using assigned company guidelines.
• Timely follow up on all sales proposals to positively influence the decision-makers.
• Convey a “Customer First” professional attitude when responding to customer concerns.
• Prepare sales plans and forecasts that accurately represent your engagement in the local market.
• Configure innovative solutions using Mircom products and services to competitively meet customer needs.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Manage and develop new and existing customer relationships.
• Stay current in knowledge of product features (including competitor technology), legislation, and regulations

Requirements & Skills :

What Mircom Offers :

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Mircom Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants regardless of cultural background, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, family status, disability or any other grounds as outlined in the Human Rights Act.  Mircom is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive work environment for all individuals with disabilities in a respectful and dignified manner. Accommodations will be made available, upon request, to applicants who have specialized needs throughout the recruitment process.

Disclaimer :   Mircom does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Our recruitment supplier arrangements are restricted to specific hiring needs and do not include this or other job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved in advance by Mircom to provide resumes to this posting or web-site will be considered unsolicited