Fire & Security Sales Engineer
We're nerds and we know it.
If you’re happy to take on that title and join us in our mission to help keep businesses across Essex, London and the Home Counties safe and legally compliant, then keep reading – sparks may fly!
We’re looking for a new technical sales superstar to take charge of bringing new installations on board here at WFP.
Have a read of the below job description, plus all the perks you can expect from working with a leading fire and security team. And if it sounds like your cup of tea, hit the orange button and let’s get talking!
You'll Love:
Relationship building with customers
Problem-solving and designing solutions
Working within a solid team environment
Tearing down targets and achieving growth
Your Role in Brief:
Full-time: Mon-Fri, 08:00-17:00
Salary: £70k (OTE)
Permanent role, starting as soon as you can
Based in Stock, Essex (when you're not at site visits)
Does This Sound Like You?
Do any of these sound familiar?
Promises not being kept and false (or non-existent progression)?
Not feeling motivated and living what feels like Groundhog Day?
Corporate-style culture that lacks the family-style feel?
Selling an inferior product or service?
Feeling unheard in your team?
Then it’s time to jump-start your career!
You'll Be Responsible For:
Managing installations from enquiry to sale (before handing over to project management), ranging from £1k-£100k+
Attending site surveys and acquiring specifications, risk assessments and floor plans to assist you with designing and quoting for alarm system installations
Ensuring quotations are compatible with the relevant standards and regulations in force at the time; are accurately costed according to supplier costs; and meeting company brand protocols as well as desired margin outcomes
Responding to organic, in-bound leads and conducting your own prospecting to generate new installation opportunities
Liaising with other team members where applicable, such as the Compliance Advisor for a maintenance handover and Project Manager for installation logistical guidance, ensuring smooth-sailing post-sale
Staying up-to-date with relevant news, trends, technology and standards within the fire, security and electrical sectors
Reporting to the Head of Communications and assisting the wider team where necessary to ensure a smooth sailing customer experience throughout
Creating relationship-building meetings with suppliers, manufacturers and partner companies
Gathering, evaluating and informing on customer feedback
And smashing those targets, of course!
You'll Benefit From:
A rewarding commission scheme
Access to company vehicles and your own company car after a successful probationary period
29 days' annual leave, including Bank Holidays - plus your birthday off!
Continual in-house training, plus discounted courses from the Fire Industry Association (FIA)
Work laptop and company phone
Entry to our pension scheme, plus tasty bonuses
Socials, team-building days, access to our company break room which includes a ping-pong table, plus a streaming supply of tea and biscuits
Free on-site parking
We're Looking For:
A reliable, honest and professional attitude which is reflective of the WFP ethos and the reason why our customers trust us
At least 3 years' experience in fire and/or security alarm system design
As driving to customers for site surveys and meetings is a big part of this role, a full UK driving licence is required
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken, as building relationships and focusing on customer service is key
Working knowledge of the EN and BS standards relating to intruder, fire, CCTV, access control and other relevant disciplines
Experience working with End Users within the commercial sector and/or M&E Contractors
Knowledge and experience of creating/working with floor plans, by hand and/or by Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Good objection handling skills and a laser focus on results
A keen interest in the health and safety, fire safety and security sectors
Brilliant organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines
Experience working with Microsoft Office (primarily Work, Outlook and Excel), service/business management software and/or CRMs
Ideally, You'll Also Have:
Health and Safety/FIA/other relevant certificates or cards which demonstrate your knowledge and experience
Previous experience in a technical role, such as engineering, which will aid you in the logistics of how installations work and the allowances you should make when designing/quoting
Previous experience in a sales/customer-facing/customer service environment
Why Join WFP?
We’re not one of those “fast growth” unicorn-type companies. We’re steadier and more sustainable than that.
Despite two recessions and a pandemic, we’re still here, still thriving and growing, and there’s a chance you’re the one who’s going to make us even better, very soon! So, we’ll take good care of you.
Not only do we train our people really well, but we’re also encouraging and understanding of a work/life balance, and we’ll celebrate all of your wins whilst helping you through any lows, too.
You’ll be joining a team of people that operate like a family and talk to customers like loyal friends. If you’re driven, ambitious and a solid team player then you will find WFP a fantastic place to home your career.
Ready to join a team that’s got your back?
How to Apply...
Send us your CV and a few words about why you reckon you’re right for the role.
Thank you for reading and good luck! (Kermits need not apply…)
Areas We Cover:
We serve businesses and commercial buildings within Essex, London and the Home Counties, across East Anglia and the South East of England.
Based in Stock in Essex, we’re perfectly poised to help customers in a wide area, from Suffolk and Norfolk to Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and even Central London.
If you’re a little further afield, try us anyway! You never know where we might go, so get in touch and find out if there’s a chance we could cover your location too.
