Title: PMA Sales Representative

Ahern, one of the leading mechanical and fire protection contractors in the United States, has an exciting opportunity for a PMA Sales Representative located in our Quad Cities, IA office. In 2021, Ahern was ranked as the #1 specialty contractor in WI and in the top 15% of specialty contractors across the US. Building this first-class reputation in the industry since 1880 did not happen by chance. It has developed over time through our commitment to conducting business ethically and by providing continuous learning, improvement and development opportunities for its number one asset, employees. You owe it to yourself to find out what Ahern has to offer!

How you will contribute:

We are looking for a highly self-motivated individual who enjoys selling, has strong interpersonal skills, independent, resilient and detail-oriented. The primary role of this position is to promote and sell service agreements for all fire protection system inspections, to include fire alarm, sprinkler, fire extinguisher, and fire suppression systems, both engineered and pre-engineered. This position is responsible to establish contact with potential buyers of service contacts by scheduling calls and following up on leads, while closing sufficient sales to meet sales plan objectives. You will demonstrate your ability to anticipate customers’ needs and develop a sales strategy to meet their expectations while developing and maintaining a positive ongoing customer relationship.

What you need to qualify:

We prefer that the successful candidate will have at least 1 - 3 years of sales experience soliciting new accounts. Having the skill and ability to persuade and close sales while handling various situations that may be encountered throughout the sales process is key. A bachelor degree in a technical or business discipline is preferred or equivalent experience. Candidate should be well versed in using I-pad, I-phone and overall general computer programs. A commitment to providing exceptional customer service, possessing strong written and verbal communication skills, and being able to execute tasks with a great amount of detail will be crucial.

What's in it for you?

Ahern has a commitment to excellence that extends beyond our outstanding customer satisfaction ratings and numerous safety awards. The Company extends this commitment by passing a significant amount of profits back to employees through bonus programs, and generous 401K match. Ahern has a health benefits package that ranks in the top 20% of all plans nationally. Ahern also has a wellness program that was designed to keep employees and their families happy and healthy. Significant investment in employee training programs, advancement opportunities, educational assistance, and flexible/remote work schedules have helped Ahern stand out above others in the industry. Experience for yourself why Ahern has been voted the Best Place to Work!

Ahern is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages veterans, women, minorities, and disabled individuals to apply.