At SSD Alarm, our focus is on preventing loss and protecting lives. We take pride in creating lasting partnerships and we attribute our growing success to the strong relationships that we build with our clients. As our company continues to grow, we continue to seek top talent with integrity, a passion for the industry and dedication to ensuring customer satisfaction.

We are seeking an experienced Alarm Industry Sales Manager to join our team in San Diego. Responsibilities include managing a sales team in commercial and residential clientele for the sale of burglar alarm systems, fire alarm systems, access control and video surveillance. You will set goals for team member of the sales force, train, monitor, and motivate them. Territory and scheduling management is required to provide maximum region coverage. Additional duties include preparation and execution of sales plans, objectives, and ensuring company compliance is enforced. To ensure team growth, attend trade shows and career fairs to recruit while networking with local fire, law enforcement, and other city policy makers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement Sales and Marketing Plan, make sales calls to key accounts and potential clients, and capitalize on all revenue opportunities
• Responsible for ensuring sales goals are met and oversee all aspects of area sales
• Motivate, coach and train team members, set goals, and hold team members accountable, provide feedback, rewards, and recognition.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity, take ownership of personal and team actions, communicate effectively, promote collaboration, nurture a positive, professional work environment, and adhere to SSD's Standard Operating Procedures.
• Establish monthly sales forecasts, keeping the Director of Sales apprised of status to ensure goals are met
• Access the market potential and develop new business opportunities while at the same time increasing revenues from existing customers
• Maintain efficient sales office procedures for productive use of staff time and insure the maintenance of accurate and updated account files and follow-up procedures
• Responds in timely manner to all leads and other sources of potential business opportunities for the company and ensure all sales leads are followed up
• Identify and analyze competition, both locally and regionally
• Develop strategic relationships with third party providers and attend pertinent community activities and meetings
• Attend relevant trade shows and events to promote the company
• Proficient in usage of MSM and any other sales related software
• Any other duties directed by the Director of Sales or Corporate Management

Qualifications

• Sales management experience including knowledge of principles and methods for promoting, and selling security systems products and services
• Effective leadership skills; teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Alarm industry background
• Ability to generate leads through canvassing, networking and business development
• Possess excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, MSM, other sales software
• Highly organized, analytical, and ability to prioritize
• Effectively implement problem resolution
• Base salary, auto allowance, commission

Benefits

We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes 401K, medical, dental, vision & life insurance, paid company holidays & vacations. *SSD Alarm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment contingent upon successful completion of post-offer background screening and drug testing. All resumes held in confidence.