About this role
Outside Sales Representative
Status: Regular, Full time Location: London, Ontario
Job Description
Interested?
- Commissions based on your sales.
- Career growth opportunities, including a path into branch leadership.
- Laptop and cell phone included.
- Travel allowance plus additional “green driving” allowance.
Do you have what we’re looking for?
- Strong sales skills and a good track record for generating results.
- Technical knowledge of safety products, equipment, and services is an asset.
- Experience or knowledge of the fire service, including firefighter equipment and operational requirements.
- NFPA certifications or relevant fire protection training are considered a strong asset.
- Knowledge of fire extinguisher inspection, maintenance, testing, and service requirements is an asset.
- Enjoy being on the road and find it easy to connect with people.
- Self-reliant and organized, someone who takes responsibilities seriously and delivers high-quality work.
- Excellent knowledge of customers, industry trends, products, and the competition.
- An entrepreneurial mindset and leadership potential.
- Ambition to grow into leadership and run your own branch.
Here’s a typical day:
- Identify business opportunities with existing and potential customers based on criteria established by the Business Centre Manager.
- Grow sales by recommending appropriate fire, safety, and complementary products and services.
- Work with customers to understand their technical safety requirements and identify appropriate solutions.
- Support customers with fire extinguisher products, inspections, maintenance, and service opportunities.
- Develop and maintain long-term relationships with fire departments, industrial customers, contractors, and suppliers to maximize sales.
- Apply knowledge of firefighter equipment, fire protection systems, NFPA standards, and industry best practices when supporting customer needs.
- Develop and maintain long-term relationships with customers and suppliers.
- Maintain an excellent knowledge of customers, products and the competition.
- Track customer profitability and credit levels. Let the Manager know about any negative trends.
- Work with the team to understand strengths and opportunities and recommend solutions to improve the brand promise.
- Take an active leadership role in driving sales, supporting the team, and contributing to branch growth
What’s in it for you
Brogan Fire & Safety has grown to be the preferred distributor and service provider for the most recognized and respected manufacturers in the world of safety. We offer a dynamic work environment with great career opportunities. We value initiative, encourage engagement and recognize everyone's contribution.
What sets us apart is our:
- Annual profit-sharing offered to all in addition to our competitive compensation: rewarding accomplishments is part of our culture.
- A strong national network offering real opportunities to grow: our people make the difference.
Among our benefits:
- Flexible group insurance plan customizable to your needs.
- Free health resources available 24/7: Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Group RRSP with employer contribution and TFSA.
- Postsecondary Scholarship Program for our employee’s children.
- Years of Service Recognition Program.
Come build your career with us, a growing network geared for your ambitions!
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our applicants and employees. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.