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Sales Manager - Fire Protection

ZarrellcoChicago, ILMay 13th, 2026
Fire Protection Sales ManagerWe are seeking an experienced Fire Protection Sales Manager to drive business development and manage client relationships in the fire sprinkler and fire protection industry. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of estimating, selling, and managing fire protection projects while identifying cross-selling opportunities within related mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and industrial service lines.Compensation and benefits include a base salary of $80,000 - $110,000 depending on experience, a performance-based bonus structure, health insurance, dental coverage, vision coverage, and a 401(k) retirement plan.Required qualifications include 3+ years of experience in sales or estimating in a construction environment, proven ability to estimate, sell, and manage fire protection projects, demonstrated success developing new business and growing existing accounts at a fire protection, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing contractor, experience managing project financials and cost tracking, a valid driver's license, and reliable transportation. Self-motivated and results-driven.Key responsibilities include estimating, selling, and managing fire protection projects of varying sizes, developing and expanding sales opportunities within assigned territory, building and maintaining relationships with existing clients, pursuing new client opportunities and business development, managing project accounting and preparing financial updates, tracking project costs and managing forecasting, participating in industry networking and marketing initiatives, identifying cross-selling opportunities across service lines, supporting collections efforts when needed, and managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.