Job Details

Commercial Account Manager

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

About Martin / Alexander -WA


The leader in recruiting for the Electronic Security / Fire Alarm Industry. All Martin/Alexander employees come from the industry and have an excellent identity of our clients and candidates needs from coast to coast. Matching companies with qualified business professionals in the electronic security / life safety industry is Martin/Alexander's focus. Our services let our client's bypass the lengthy and slow resume gathering and recruiting procedure, streamlining the hiring process by providing the highest quality human capital in the industry. Martin/Alexander has the largest data base of talented industry professionals and a highly skilled and industry experienced staff which equates to high caliber results for our clients. NO CHARGE TO CANDIDATES.

Contact Information

Eric Freedman
Martin / Alexander -WA
1155 N. State Street, Suite 412
Bellingham, Washington

Phone: 360-752-9777
Fax: 360-752-5752

Job Description

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.

Job Skills

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.

Job Comments

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.