
Fire and Security Sales Specialist
- Newcastle
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the sales process from initial contact through negotiation and closing of deals, ensuring all sales targets and KPIs are met or exceeded. ΜΆ
- Maximising sales opportunities through allocated accounts & new business planned method & approach to win potential business at maximum Gross Margin.
- Developing sales leads within a defined geographical territory through self initiated approaches, cross selling, upselling, referrals.
- Dealing with any customer complaints in a professional and timely manner.
- Quarterly customer facing visits, keeping abreast of their security requirements with a view to increasing customer portfolio size and minimise attrition.
- Provide sales and technical presentations to customers and potential new clients as required either at their premises or Securitas offices.
- Account planning and mapping, understanding the client, their business, and their security needs.
- Perform site surveys to understand the client's security needs, ensuring to maximise sales opportunities.
- Complete Survey designs and scope of works to NSI and company standard.
- Identifying and segmenting key accounts proactively.
- Professional sales experience and good commercial awareness.
- Excellent communication skills (written &verbal).
- Relationship savvy (ability to communicate and connect with a variety of personalities).
- Collaborator who can be trusted by both colleagues and external clients.
- Proven experience in the electronic security industry, developing accounts being involved in all aspects of the sales process.
- Strong understanding of Access Control, CCTV, Intruder, and Fire.
- Can perform under pressure.
- Strategic thinker, highly driven and self-motivated.
- Skilled negotiator (strong presentation, understand timing, confidence to push back) with the ability to hit and exceed targets consistently.
- Proven track record of dealing with senior decision makers.
- Proven track record of account growth, account management, new business generation and retention in a multisite arena.
- Results focused.
- 5 years' experience within the fire and security industry
- Deep understanding of how to draw up estimates and business proposals and technical sales surveys.
- Deal and tender management experience.
- Strategic perspective (long term relationship planning vs short-term transaction)
- Understanding of NSI and compliance standards.
- Experience in using CRM software platforms
- Opportunity to work on a prestigious global account within an innovative, fast-paced team.
- Access to global career development opportunities within Securitas Technology.
- Dynamic and inclusive working environment with flexible work arrangements.
- Career Growth: Clear pathways from apprenticeships to leadership programs.
- Inclusive Leadership: A culture of respect, transparency, and collaboration.
- Fair Pay & Benefits: Competitive, equitable compensation and benefits.
- Employee Networks - Safe spaces to connect and influence policies for change.
- Race at Work Charter & Armed Forces Covenant - Supporting equality and inclusion.
- Disability Confident Employer - Ensuring accessibility with our Reasonable Adjustment Passport. With our Level 2 Disability Confident Employer Certification - We commit to guaranteeing an interview to anyone who discloses a disability at screening, providing they live within the location requirements.
- Health & Well-being Programs - Mental health support and workplace wellness.
- Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification - Leading inclusivity for neurodivergent individuals.