Fire Protection Account Executive

Overview

Acquire new fire protection customers, prepare proposals, and lead projects in Austin.

Key Responsibilities

• pricing
• layout design
• estimates
• client liaison
• project lead

Tasks

-Provide ongoing pricing support throughout the project life cycle. -Prepare basic system layout and estimates. -Foster clear communication between the customers and the construction team. -Provide ongoing project leadership throughout the project life cycle

Requirements

• fire protection
• microsoft office
• codes
• bachelor’s
• negotiation
• sales

What You Bring

-Effective written and verbal communication skills required. -Two (2) years of experience leading and closing sales preferred; experience within the fire sprinkler industry required. -Knowledge of all applicable codes and standards required. -Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, construction management or equivalent business experience preferred. -Understands and able to correctly interpret RFP packages including all associated drawings, specifications required. -Skilled in negotiation, active listening, rapport building, and conflict resolution required. -Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs, contracts, proposals and estimates required. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office and cloud-based software systems required. -Knowledge of conceptual estimating preferred. -Able to identify and effectively communicate any risks associated with project type, customer/GC, construction type, schedule and market trends required -Experience with Fire Protection systems required.

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Benefits

-Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University -Transgender inclusive benefits -Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave -Commuter benefits -Competitive pay -McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers -Pet insurance -Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance -401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan -Paid time off and holidays -“Building Good” paid community service time -Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

About Mckinstry

-specializes in delivering integrated solutions for the entire lifecycle of buildings, from design to operation. -operates across diverse industries, providing services such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and renewable energy solutions. -notable projects include large-scale energy efficiency programs, renewable energy installations, and smart building technologies. -focuses on innovation, leveraging technology to optimize energy performance, reduce costs, and improve sustainability. -reputation for transforming the built environment by offering high-performance solutions tailored to client needs.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-applicants must have current us work authorization and cannot require employer-sponsored visa support.

Security Clearance

-must pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test. -compliance with the immigration reform and control act required. -must sign a confidentiality agreement. -successful completion of background and reference checks required.