Sales Representative - (Safety & Rescue Equipment) Illinois

Job DetailsDescriptionWhat You’ll Actually Be DoingYou’ll operate as part sales rep, part consultant, part problem solver:Meet directly with fire departments, municipalities, and emergency service agencies throughout IllinoisDemonstrate firefighting equipment and explain how it performs in real-world situationsHelp departments identify the right solutions for their operational needs, staffing, and budgetsBuild long-term relationships—not transactional salesSupport customers from initial conversations through delivery and post-sale supportStay on top of market trends, competitor products, and financing optionsManage territory activity, forecasting, and customer communication through CRM toolsSpend time on the road, in stations, at trainings, and in front of decision-makersWhat Makes This Role DifferentYou’re not selling office supplies.You’re helping departments make decisions tied directly to firefighter safety, response capability, and operational readiness.That Means:The conversations matterThe relationships matterThe credibility mattersWhen departments call—they expect you to know your stuff.The Kind Of Person Who Wins HereYou’re self-driven and don’t need someone micromanaging your dayYou’re comfortable walking into a firehouse and building rapport quicklyYou can explain technical equipment without sounding robotic or scriptedYou understand that trust is earned in this industryYou enjoy being on the road and managing your own territoryYou like competition and want control over your earning potentialWhat You BringExperience in firefighting equipment sales, emergency services, or related industriesMinimum 5 years of sales experienceStrong communication and relationship-building skillsAbility to manage customer activity, forecasting, and pipeline tracking within CRM systemsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP/CRM platforms such as CDK preferredStrong organization and follow-throughCompensation Structure$70,000 base salary during training and ramp-up period (typically 12 months)Transition to uncapped commission structure following ramp-upWhy MacQueenWe support the people who protect communities.That Means:The expectations are highThe work is fast-movingThe relationships are realAnd the impact actually mattersYou won’t blend into the background here.ADA Requirements:Stand, walk, bend, squat, twist, reach or otherwise move frequentlyOccasional repetitive motion and grasping; climbing to reach areas on equipmentLift, move or otherwise transfer up to 50 lbs. occasionally, >20 lbs. frequentlyTypically sits, grasp items and performs keyboarding for occasional operation of a computerTravel by car frequently, by air occasionallyThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. MacQueen will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals.MacQueen is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color or creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission dealing with discrimination, or any other protected class status. All candidates to whom an offer is made will be required to pass a criminal background check and drug test.Qualifications0" style="display: none;">Skills0">0">0" style="display: none;">Behaviors0">0">:0" style="display: none;">Motivations0">0">:0" style="display: none;">Education0">0">0" style="display: none;">Experience0">0">0" style="display: none;">Licenses & Certifications0">0">Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.