National Fire Protection, LLC | Kirlin Company is a fire protection systems contractor capable of performing any type of commercial, industrial, service, residential, and special hazards systems and construction.  With principal offices in Maryland, Florida, South Carolina and Texas, the company offers its leadership in the fire protection systems industry to a broad range of clients.  National Fire Protection now operates in 9 states and internationally.

A project can call for any type of fire protection system, from standard wet and dry sprinkler through large and complex special hazards systems, alarm and detection and suppression in any type of construction environment, from new construction to detail oriented historical renovation, while utilizing any type of contract delivery system, including design-bid-build, fast-track construction, design-assist, and design-build, and NFP has the talent, technical, and financial resources to meet the client's needs. 

National Fire Protection, LLC | Kirlin Group Company is currently looking for a Life Safety Sprinkler Service Sales Representative -Fire Sprinkler, Fire Protection or Mechanical Outside Sales to join our Tampa, Florida Office.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Sales Representative will be responsible for securing Commercial Fire Sprinkler/Special Hazard Work in the Fire Protection Industry in the Tampa Bay Area.

• Be a driven self-starter who can multi-task.
• Establish contact with prospects and qualify potential buyers of service and new construction.
• Schedule sales calls and follow up on leads utilizing marketing strategies.
• Determine customer needs and develop a sales strategy to gain customer understanding of company service offerings.
• Estimate small installation and remodel projects including day-works and inspections as required.
• Generate estimates/proposals and present them to customers.
• Be able to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Close enough sales to exceed sales plan objectives.
• Ability to build new business associations/relationships and grow the sprinkler service business by developing positive outgoing relationship with customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

• 2 years of sales experience, preferable in fire protection industry
• Previous sprinkler design experience, including estimating and performing hydraulic calculations preferred.
• Must be familiar with reading blueprints, understanding current NFPA 13 and NFPA 25 standards and local codes.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Exceptional presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and organize work to meet customer deadlines.
• Proficient in the use of computer with knowledge of Windows, Excel, Work and other MS Office programs.
• Technical knowledge of sprinkler systems required.
• Proven ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated with strong desire to succeed. 
•  Ability and willingness to work as a team player; must be able to work well with others.
• Ability to see opportunities and partner or turn over a lead to other Kirlin partners. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 Benefits Include

• Competitive Salary
• Health, Dental and Vision
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

National Fire Protection is a multifaceted, full-service fire sprinkler and life safety systems company specializing in the installation of a wide variety of automatic fire suppression systems in special hazard applications. We are currently expanding operations and offer tremendous opportunities to individuals in the fire protection/life safety marketplace