[Hiring] Senior Construction Sales Representative @J. F. Ahern Co.

Role Description

This is a unique opportunity to leverage your sales, estimating, and business development skills while playing a key role in growing Ahern's presence selling fire alarm systems within the Critical Facilities market, including data centers, power generation, and other mission-critical environments.

• Develop and cultivate relationships with owners, developers, engineers, contractors, consultants, and industry partners.
• Identify, pursue, and secure profitable project opportunities.
• Review bid requests, gather drawings and specifications, develop estimates, and prepare customer proposals.
• Provide timely and accurate budget pricing, conceptual estimates, and final bids that align with project specifications and customer requirements.
• Participate in bid/no-bid decisions, market strategy discussions, and customer-facing project pursuits.
• Regular travel to support customer meetings, project pursuits, industry events, jobsite visits, and business development activities across the United States.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience within the fire alarm, construction, critical facilities, or related industries.
• Prior experience in estimating, sales, business development, project management, design, or engineering within a construction environment is highly desirable.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a proven ability to identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing customer relationships, project pursuits, and estimating responsibilities simultaneously.
• Commitment to exceptional customer service, maintaining industry expertise, and executing with a high level of detail.
• Experience with data centers, critical facilities, mission-critical infrastructure, industrial, or large-scale commercial construction projects is a plus.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to combine technical expertise with strategic business development and sales growth.

Benefits

• Top-Tier Benefits: Our 401(k) match and health benefits rank in the top 20% nationwide.
• Incentives: A significant portion of our profits is shared with employees through bonus programs.
• Generous PTO with the opportunity to buy additional time off.
• Paid Parental Leave: Supporting you at every life stage with paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Mental Health Resources: Free, full-service mental health care for you and your family.
• Wellness Programs: Access on-site fitness centers, personal development funds, and more.
• Professional Growth: Take advantage of education assistance, training programs, and development opportunities to advance your career.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy hybrid and flexible schedules to fit your needs.