Job Description

What if you could combine technical expertise, relationship building, and project ownership into one rewarding career?

I'm working with a growing fire protection organization looking for a Fire Protection Sales Professional near Fort Wayne IN. This isn't a transaction-focused sales role. It's an opportunity to become a trusted advisor, helping customers solve complex fire protection challenges while guiding projects from concept to completion.

If you enjoy walking a jobsite, reviewing plans, collaborating with contractors, and developing solutions that genuinely make a difference, this could be a great fit.

What You'll Be Doing

✅ Building relationships with owners, developers, and general contractors

✅ Identifying customer needs and creating customized fire protection solutions

✅ Reviewing drawings, specifications, and project schedules

✅ Preparing takeoffs, estimates, and proposals

✅ Supporting design-build projects through hazard analysis and value engineering

✅ Managing a strong pipeline of opportunities from bid to close

✅ Working alongside project teams to ensure successful execution after the sale

What They're Looking For

• 2+ years of fire sprinkler sales or fire protection design experience
• NICET Water-Based Layout certification preferred
• Experience with commercial, industrial, or residential projects
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously

Why People Like This Opportunity

• Strong compensation package
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit-sharing program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• PTO
• A collaborative team environment where technical expertise is valued
• The ability to own projects from initial conversation through successful completion

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond simply quoting jobs and become a true consultant to clients while growing their career in the fire protection industry.

Interested in learning more? You can reach me at 612-473-3065 or David.Gunderson@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.