| Date Posted: 01/26/2012 | |
| Start Date: Available Now | Salary/Wage: $30,000-$40,000 + commission and bonus |
| Job State: Minnesota | Job Reference: |
| Job City: Minneapolis-St.Paul (View Map) | Relocation Package: No |

National full service security and fire life safety provider has an opening in their Minneapolis, MN Office for a proven industry Sales Representative Responsible for the design and sale of Access Control, CCTV, Burglar, Intercom and Fire Systems to commercial businesses. Develops new business prospects and interacts with existing customers to increase sales of security systems and/or services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. To perform this job successfully, the Commercial Security Consultant may be expected to perform some or all of the duties listed and complete special projects and other duties as assigned.
Makes contact with businesses through on-site cold calls and networking by visiting properties and talking to management or owners.
Takes leads from existing customer base and develops new customer base.
Develops new prospects and interacts with existing customers to increase sales of security systems and services.
Responsible for assigned monthly sales quota.
Calls on existing customers. Calls on prospects identified by Company as well as those identified through self generation activities.
Prepares bids, and follows-up on outstanding bids.
Provides customer service (handling and resolving customer problems).
Pursues new business.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Excellent time management, planning and forward-thinking skills.
Self-motivated and a professional attitude.
Excellent communication and listening skills.
**Established background in sales of low voltage solutions to end user clients is a must
Excellent teambuilding, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
Must possess good decision making skills, be very organized and detail oriented.
Abilities
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Knowledge of and a proficiency in using Computer and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook), and Internet.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and one to three years experience in business to business sales; or a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Applicable state and local licenses as required. Must have valid driver’s license issued by the state in which they reside and proper automobile registration.
Proof of insurance for personal automobile liability with limits no lower than the financial responsibility limits required by the state where the employee resides.
Outstanding Benefits include:
MEDICAL
DENTAL
401K with STRONG MATCH
PAID VACATION and PAID HOLIDAYS
AUTO ALLOWANCE, LAP TOP, CELL PHONE and much More!
Package includes a base plus commission structure with no cap on commission- at plan $75K-$100K First Year.