About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Sales.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level technical sales role is focused on learning the fire protection business while building a pipeline and strong customer relationships across commercial, industrial, institutional, healthcare, and multifamily markets. You will be trained and mentored to estimate, propose, and help close fire sprinkler projects while supporting senior sales staff and collaborating with operations to ensure customer satisfaction.

• Develop and maintain relationships with building owners, contractors, engineers, architects, and end users
• Identify and qualify project opportunities across target markets
• Conduct customer visits, jobsite surveys, and project walk-throughs
• Learn to estimate, quote, and prepare proposals for fire sprinkler systems
• Assist with project takeoffs, material lists, bid preparation, and sales presentations
• Support senior sales representatives with strategy and account management
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and accurately track opportunities
• Follow company estimating, proposal, and sales procedures
• Apply NFPA standards, local building codes, and industry best practices
• Attend required out-of-state training programs and ongoing professional development

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Qualifications

• Associate degree in Architectural Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline
• Willingness and ability to travel for out-of-state training and professional development
• Strong desire to build a career in technical sales and business development
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business software
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

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Preferred Qualifications

These are nice-to-haves but not required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field
• Internship, co-op, or work experience in construction, engineering, building systems, or fire protection
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or other construction-related software
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, construction processes, or building design
• Experience in customer-facing roles, sales, customer service, athletics, student leadership, or other activities demonstrating initiative and teamwork

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Compensation & Employment Details

• Estimated base pay: $83,224 per year (estimated)
• Employment type: Full-time / Contractor
• Location: North Carolina (role will require travel for out-of-state training)
• This position includes comprehensive training and mentorship with opportunities for career growth into a full sales professional role

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Why You’ll Like It

• Structured onboarding and mentorship focused on long-term career development
• Hands-on experience across estimating, proposals, and customer-facing sales
• Exposure to industry standards and codes (NFPA) and practical construction site work
• Opportunity to grow into a trusted technical-sales advisor

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.