At Vector Security We Think Big, Do the Right Thing, and Make a Difference Every Day! If this is how you like to work, we'd like to invite you to join our team as an Outside Security Sales Representative!
We offer great benefits, a competitive salary, and growth opportunities. We think you'll find what you want here because what we do matters - to us, our customers, and most of all, our team members.
Location: Birmingham, AL
Summary: Outside Sales Representatives are responsible for prospecting, presenting products and services to businesses and homeowners, ensuring proper documentation (often electronic) for sales agreements and proposals, existing customer engagement, and continuous communication with management.
What You'll Do:
Proactively schedules sales appointments with current and prospective customers:
Services existing accounts, obtains orders, and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales opportunities.
Maintains in-depth product knowledge and educate customers about ADS products and services.
Generates and tracks new leads to continue expanding the reach of the business.
Identifies ways to market products to new consumers, including identifying new target market segments/opportunities.
Upholds relationships with clients to ensure they remain satisfied, that their questions are answered, and that their needs are met.
Meets with other associates and sales consultants to discuss innovative ways to effectively sell to new and existing ADS customers.
Constantly seeks new ways to make products more attractive to current and prospective customers.
Demonstrates advanced sales knowledge and stay up to date on all company policies and procedures.
Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing sales and related results as needed.
What You'll Need:
Product knowledge
Technologically adept (tablets, smart phones and computers)
Customer Service skills
Prospecting skills
Presentation skills
Negotiation skills
Closing skills
Ability to meet sales goals
Territory management
Ability to build client relationships
Self-Confidence Motivation for Sales
Valid Driver's License
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum of 1 year of previous sales experience
Possess valid driver's license
Must read and write in English
Ability to prove you are authorized to work in the United States
Proficient PC skills including Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Minimum of 1 year of previous sales experience
Reliable transportation required
Preferred Qualifications:
College degree
Alarm industry experience
Minimum of 3-years of previous sales experience
Physical Demands:
Ability to operate computer, tablet, phone and other office equipment as needed
Ability to work effectively using electronics for long periods of time
Ability to sit/stand at workstation for extended periods of time
Ability to read, write, speak, hear, see, think, communicate, concentrate, learn, and work
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
What You'll Get:
In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive "Total Rewards" package including:
Monthly Vehicle Allowance
Company Provided Cell Phone and Tablet
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
HSA/FSA programs
Company paid life and AD&D insurance
Company paid short- and long-term disability
Voluntary benefit products
401k retirement savings plan after just 60 days
7 Company Holidays
Paid Time Off
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
About Us:
We are the fourth largest security integrator in the country and have proudly been installing innovative security and smart automation solutions in homes and businesses for more than 50 years. Our purpose is to make our world more secure, connected, and empowered, one customer at a time.
Our Values:
Win as a team.
Do the right thing.
Make a difference every day.
Get it done!
Think big.
If you share these ideals, we'd love to hear from you!
Vector Security is a Drug-Free Workplace
Vector Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
Driver's License
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)