Re-estimate contract to ensure costs are updated with current labor rates and hours to perform the work.
Manage a list of customers and annual renewal dates.
Responsible for retention, customer satisfaction and growth within the customer base.
Identify customer needs across fire alarm, sprinkler and security and upsell across product lines and/or expand existing services, based on current customer needs.
Share status of 120-day process during weekly sales meetings and status of current and past due renewals.
Manage all retention activities within an assigned service agreement customer base.
Ask questions, determine customer needs and provide solutions to meet those needs.
Proactively reach out to each customer in writing 120 days prior to renewal.
Work internally with managers to improve service delivery.
Prepare and actively participate in the monthly Service Contract Renewal meeting, following up on actions as needed.
Address customer concerns and gain customer acceptance prior to renewal date.
Meet with customers in person as needed.
Act as the point of contact for the assigned customer base and develop strong relationships with customers, understand how the customer works and know each customer contact by department.
Requirements
negotiation
communication
bachelor’s
proactive
fire protection
sales
Strong negotiation skills and competitive spirit.
Effective communication skills and ability to present before broad audiences.
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Candidates with a combination of education and experience will also be considered.
Ability to proactively reach out to customers and problem solve.
Fire Alarm, Fire Protection (sprinkler/suppression) and/or Security industry knowledge a plus.
Over the counter sales or customer service experience.