Sales Representative - Alarm Systems

Securitas Electronic Security
Chicago, IL, US

Sales
Full-time
electronic security sales
commercial security solutions
lead generation

Our job summary

This role involves selling commercial electronic security products and services, focusing on lead generation, relationship building, and managing large accounts. The sales representative will work remotely to set appointments, present solutions, and rely on internal experts for system design. Candidates must have significant experience in electronic security sales, strong communication skills, and proven success in meeting sales targets.

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000 colleagues in 40 countries are focused daily on our purpose to help make your world a safer place and our commitment to deliver an unparalleled client experience. With clients at the heart of all we do, our people, knowledge and technology power our connected ecosystem of health, safety and security solutions and services.

This is a sales role with an emphasis on lead generation and relationship building. Working from your home office, you will set appointments with and present our commercial electronic security products and services to national and large regional accounts. We offer a generous base salary plus competitive commission on product sales, as well as recurring revenue on our service packages. What’s more, our world-class staff will take care of designing your clients’ systems, leaving you free to do what you do best.

If this sounds like the direction in which you’ve been wanting to take your electronic security sales career, and if you meet our qualifications, we want to talk with you!

Essential Functions:

As an Account Executive, you must combine a hunter’s drive to gain new accounts and attract market share with strong and dynamic relationship-building talents. You will need to be highly organized and detail oriented, with exceptional presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills. A solid background in electronic security sales is also a must.

Job Requirements:

Minimum 5 years of experience in the sales and delivery of commercial electronic security solutions
Prior experience in the sales and delivery of consultative service solutions
Minimum 5 years of experience attaining or exceeding high sales quotas in comparable accounts and/or markets
Successful and proven cold calling, networking, and lead generation experience
Proven negotiation acumen
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement comprehensive service/account outsourcing strategies
Availability for extensive travel within assigned territory
Bachelor’s degree, preferred

We are a nationwide provider of security solutions and an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Our core values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness are proudly demonstrated daily by our employees to our customers and the communities we service.

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