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System Sales Executive

Distro · New York City, United States

Sales - CorporateExecutive LevelQuick applyfull-time1 day ago

About The Role

Company: NY Fire Detection, Inc.

Territory: NYC

Residence: Westchester, NYC, Nassau & Suffolk County

  • Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: $75-85k base (OTE $160-200k+), uncapped commission
  • Preferred Industry: Construction (All Trades, exception Distribution)

Core Competencies

Category

Expected Behavior

Accountability

Owns proposal accuracy and customer satisfaction; no excuses or deflection.

Technical Understanding

Reads drawings and specifications fluently; understands system requirements, code implications, and integration details.

Consultative Selling

Positions NY Fire as a partner solving problems—not just quoting jobs.

Attention to Detail

Reviews all documents carefully before award; no missing inclusions or exclusions.

Communication

Professional, direct, and clear with internal teams and external partners.

Organization & Efficiency

Manages multiple bids, deadlines, and relationships without losing control of priorities.

Persistence & Follow-Through

Proactively follows up on every opportunity until a decision is made.

Professionalism

Represents NY Fire’s reputation through appearance, responsiveness, and reliability.

Collaboration

Works cohesively with Estimating, Engineering, and Operations—no silos, no surprises.

Continuous Learning

Stays current on codes, manufacturers, and design practices to enhance proposal quality and customer trust.

Personal Characteristics

  • Competitive, driven, and comfortable in ambiguity
  • Builder who thrives in growth environments
  • Persistent in pursuing objectives, consistent follow through
  • Relentless pursuit and due diligence in sourcing opportunities
  • Balances influence with execution
  • Commercially aggressive with strong relationship range
  • Able to develop relationships
  • Able to endure long sales cycle
  • Influential without sacrificing structure

Minimum Non-Negotiable Experience

Confirm all

7–12+ years quota-carrying sales experience
Minimum 5+ years in outside, hunter-style roles
Proven success closing complex, multi-stakeholder deals
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