Sales Representative – Fire Protection Inspections

Location

East Alabama & West Georgia (Primarily Columbus, GA Area)

Role Description

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Sales Representative for a full-time, field-based role. This position focuses on generating new inspection and service business, maintaining existing customer relationships, and promoting effective fire protection solutions.

The ideal candidate should have a background in fire protection sales or life safety services, a solid understanding of inspection and compliance requirements for fire systems, and the ability to manage multiple opportunities throughout all stages of the sales pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with property managers, facility owners, and regional contacts.
• Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities for inspection, service, and maintenance contracts.
• Sales Management: Manage and track all sales opportunities through the pipeline—from lead generation to close—ensuring consistent follow-up and accurate forecasting.
• Proposal Preparation: Prepare and present professional quotes and proposals aligned with NFPA standards and pricing guidelines.
• Compliance Follow-Up: Follow up on open quotes and inspection reports to help customers maintain compliance.
• Collaborative Efforts: Collaborate with operations and other sales associates to ensure smooth project scheduling and customer satisfaction.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of sales activity and customer interactions in the CRM system.
• Professional Representation: Represent the company with professionalism, integrity, and a customer-first attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2–5 years of proven experience in sales, preferably in fire protection, life safety, or related industries.
• Industry Knowledge: Working knowledge of fire protection systems (sprinklers, extinguishers, alarms, hydrants, backflows) preferred.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts and sales pipelines simultaneously.
• CRM Proficiency: Proficient in CRM software and pipeline management tools.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-Motivated: Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Compliance Knowledge: Knowledge of NFPA codes and inspection/service compliance requirements is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM tools.
• Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license required.

Employment Type

This is a remote position.

About AHU Technologies INC.

AHU Technologies INC. is an IT consulting and permanent staffing firm that specializes in meeting and exceeding the evolving IT service needs of leading corporations across the United States. We provide tailored IT solutions for various industry sectors, enabling our clients to control costs and focus on strategic issues.

Co-founded by visionary young techno-commercial entrepreneurs, AHU Technologies INC. benefits from a network of highly skilled independent consultants. We are currently working on various projects in media entertainment, ERP solutions, data warehousing, web applications, telecommunications, and medical industries for clients worldwide.