Since 1946, Davis-Ulmer Fire Protection has been providing full service fire sprinkler, suppression, alarm, and security systems to its customers, while maintaining our reputation as being one of the best companies in the business in the Northeast region. Davis-Ulmer contributes its success to their loyal employees and customers. The company's overall work force has grown and as we move forward, we foresee continued expansion throughout the Northeast.

What we offer

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flex Spending
  • Health Savings
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life and Disability Insurance Options

The SHAD sales person is responsible for the estimating of repair, and sales of servicing Special Hazards, Alarm and Detection fire protection products and systems.

Job Responsibilities

Maintain relationships with vendors, stay abreast of new products, technical data, and market trends

Prepare cost estimates and bid proposals based on fire system inspection deficiencies.

Contact existing and potential customers to determine fire protection and security needs and evaluate repair options

Build relationships with customers to capture a full range of fire protection services including fire alarm and suppression installations, CCTV and access control, as well as repair and inspection of existing systems.

Read, interpret different types of fire system inspection reports and apply technical requirements of fire protection codes, manufacturer’s technical data, building codes, insurer criteria, to quote repairs accurately.

Make routine site visits during the repair/service phase to evaluate overall project performance and uncover opportunities for change orders.

Perform other related duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone and in writing.
  • Requires effective oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, organizational and time management skills.
  • Requires accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Requires the ability to learn about Davis Ulmer inspection and service software.
  • Requires technical strength in low voltage, logic, programming, controls, etc.

Education/Experience/Certifications

  • High School Diploma / GED
  • Associate’s Degree Preferred
  • Trade experience or combination of experience, degree, etc. a plus
  • NICET Certification a plus
  • Valid State Driver’s License

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise field technicians

 

LIMITATIONS and DISCLAIMER:

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.


Davis-Ulmer and its subsidiaries are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.