Job Overview:
This position is an outside sales consultant role with primary activity of expanding our client base and promoting our comprehensive fire and life safety solutions. In addition to sales responsibilities, you will act as a SME as a Fire & Life Safety Consultant for Kitchen Guard, playing a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals and properties by providing expert advice and consultation on fire and life safety matters. Enjoy a competitive advantage with minimal direct sales competition, as our services are mandated by law. Let’s connect and talk, if you feel like we just described you.
Who are we?
Kitchen Guard, an EverSmith Brand, is a leading kitchen exhaust cleaning company
dedicated to ensuring the safety and cleanliness of commercial industrial kitchens.
Kitchen Guard started in 2009 as a cold water, kitchen, and bar cleaning service.
With a strong commitment to quality service and fire safety, we’ve built a
reputation for excellence in our industry. Kitchen Guard is one of the largest
kitchen exhaust and deep cleaning providers in California.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the target market.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with potential clients and key stakeholders.
- Conduct presentations and demonstrations to showcase our fire and life safety solutions.
- Develop proposals outlining recommended safety solutions, including cost estimates and timelines.
- Deliver persuasive presentations to clients, addressing their specific safety needs.
- Set and meet sales targets, contributing to the overall growth and success of the organization.
- Develop and implement effective sales strategies to maximize revenue.
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring their fire safety needs are met with tailored solutions.
- Conduct regular check-ins to assess client satisfaction and identify opportunities for additional services.
- Demonstrate a keen understanding of fire and life safety systems.
- Conduct on-site inspections to assess the client’s needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Stay up to date on industry trends and advancements to provide informed consultations.
- Ensure the safety and efficient installation and maintenance of fire safety equipment.
- Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Participate in ongoing safety trainings to maintain a high level of awareness and preparedness.
- Problem solves on-site challenges and make recommendations for improvement.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in B2B sales.
- CRM Management.
- Flexibility in dealing with various work environments, including grease or dirty rooftops.
- Large client pipeline management.
- Attention to detail in conducting inspections, preparing reports, and recommending solutions.
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to convey technical information in a clear and understandable manner to clients.
- Ability to contribute positively to a team-oriented work environment.
- Ability to adapt to and learn new technologies as required.
- Proven ability to build and maintain professional networks within the industry.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in commercial facility services or related fields preferred, but not mandatory.
- Technical knowledge of fire safety systems and equipment.
- Relevant certifications in fire and life safety or B2B sales.
- Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Safety Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work comfortably at heights and on roof tops.
- Physically fit, capable of lifting 40+ pounds and using A-frame ladders.
In exchange for your talent and expertise, we are prepared to offer you the following benefits:
Competitive compensation:
- Base + Uncapped Commission
- Position also has the potential for profit sharing with the right candidate.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holiday time
- Paid annual vacation policy
- On-the-job training
Kitchen Guard, an EverSmith Brand, has the solid backing of the Riverside
Company—a distinguished institution with over three decades of unwavering
commitment to fostering small company investments, with an impressive portfolio
of $13.4 billion in assets under management. Riverside’s enduring legacy promises
not only a wealth of opportunities for professional advancement but also an
abundance of resources that are at your disposal to empower your success.
Kitchen Guard is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting,
retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without
regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin,
age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other
characteristic prohibited by federal or state law. We are dedicated to providing a
work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where
employees are treated with respect and dignity.