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Guardian Access Solutions is an innovative and customer-focused organization, specializing in overhead doors, dock systems, automated gates, access controls, and security systems. We pride ourselves on delivering market-leading solutions that empower our clients to achieve successful security programs. Our team is driven by passion, creativity, and a commitment to excellence, making Guardian Access Solutions a standout employer in our field.

As part of our sales team, you will join a dynamic and collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact our company’s growth and client satisfaction. As a Sales Executive, you’ll drive revenue growth by building relationships, managing accounts, and closing deals.

We are looking for dynamic individuals who embody the following qualities:

• Self-motivated: You thrive on independence and take initiative to achieve results.
• Trustworthy: You understand the value of reputation and consistently deliver on promises.
• Goal-oriented: You set ambitious targets and work tirelessly to exceed them.
• Professional: You present yourself with confidence, competence, and integrity.
• Time-savvy: You manage your schedule effectively to maximize productivity and results.

To promote your success, we provide a comprehensive training program covering sales strategies and market insights with access to construction-based CRM and ERP systems and project management coordination.

What You Will Do:

• Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries including warm leads generated through our marketing efforts
• Conduct thorough discovery conversations to uncover pain points, challenges, and goals of potential customers
• Listen actively and ask relevant questions to gather comprehensive information
• Present solutions that directly address the prospect's identified needs and align with their objectives
• Develop competitive proposals, negotiate effectively, and close sales with a focus on achieving profitability and repeat business
• Conduct due diligence on properties, identify root causes of issues, and assist in qualifying and developing job scopes
• Overcome objections and negotiate terms to bring about successful closures
• Maintain focus on achieving and exceeding assigned sales quotas
• Regularly update CRM systems with accurate and detailed information obtained during interactions with prospects
• Engage in pre-bid activity, provide job cost estimates, and partner with estimators, project managers, and superintendents to ensure seamless project execution
• Participate in pre-construction, progress, and final job meetings, providing timely updates to clients and internal teams
• Continuously prospect for new leads and opportunities within the designated territory to ensure a healthy pipeline of potential sales
• Identify decision-makers, respond to bid opportunities (RFPs, ITBs), and secure contracts
• Maintain current and competent base of product knowledge and applies that knowledge when servicing customers
• Customize demonstrations to highlight features and capabilities most relevant to the prospect's needs
• Address questions and concerns effectively during and after the demo to maintain interest and move the sales process forward

Your Qualifications:

• 2+ years of heavy construction sales experience in security or low voltage industries
• 4 Years of sales bid closing experience
• Ability to self-generate business through various techniques
• Persuasive presentation skills, with experience delivering tailored pitches to executives or decision-makers
• Ability to develop and qualify scopes of work with construction knowledge
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills in both written and verbal formats
• Ability to meet monthly and quarterly sales goals
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Reliable transportation in the form of your own vehicle
• Effective listener with strong presentation capabilities
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• As a condition of employment, employer will conduct a background check and drug screen prior to hire
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English
• Proficiency in Sage 100 Contractor preferred
• Prior experience in outside sales for professional contractors preferred
• High School Diploma required
• Must reside within the Orlando, FL region

GUARDIAN ACCESS SOLUTIONS WILL NOT SPONSOR APPLICANTS FOR WORK VISAS FOR THIS ROLE.

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties or standards of the position. Additional tasks may be assigned and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Applicants are advised that false statements or omission of information on any application materials may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed. Guardian Access Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Power Up Your Career with Makita USA!!!

At Makita USA, we believe our employees are the driving force behind our success. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. When you join Makita, you become part of a dynamic, innovative, and team-oriented culture that values hard work and dedication.

Makita is a worldwide leader in the professional power tool industry. Over the past 100 years, we have built a reputation for using the finest raw materials, the most advanced manufacturing equipment, and the most rigorous quality testing in the industry. Headquartered in La Mirada, CA, Makita U.S.A., with offices in Reno, NV, Wilmer, TX, and Flowery Branch, GA, has brought Makita's best-in-class engineering advantage to professional power tool users in America since 1970.

Job Summary: Responsible for managing and growing Makita sales revenue within the defined territory through the proper execution of Makita's strategic initiatives and sales programs. This role primarily focuses on residential and commercial construction supply accounts and key end-user companies, while overseeing the entire territory sales revenue and account base, and promoting Makita's Best-In-Class Engineering & Innovation brand position and the extensive Makita product line.

Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 per year plus bonus potential

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compile lists of prospective/target customers (Distribution/End-Users) for use as sales leads, based on information from business directories and publications, industry ads, trade shows, Internet Websites, and other prospecting sources, including job site surveillance.
• Travel throughout the assigned territory to conduct Makita business, including occasional travel outside of the territory for corporate meetings, including District and National needs.
• Display and demonstrate Makita products, including performing Makita product knowledge sessions for dealers and other audiences.
• Provide expertise and support regarding pricing, quoting, credit terms, orders, and many other sales support and account management functions.
• Perform business reporting functions, such as, but not limited to, sales reports, account update reports, monthly reports, call reports, expense reports, mileage reports, and other reports as needed.
• Present, execute, and administer Corporate Sales Programs, including co-op, trade agreements, rebates, strategic initiatives, and promotions, along with other corporate programs as needed.
• Provide input to the Marketing Department and properly utilize and distribute the Makita marketing department collateral materials, including, but not limited to, catalogs, lectures, brochures, campaigns, and point-of-purchase materials.
• Coordinate, schedule, and execute customer support events, including, but not limited to, product knowledge training, product demonstration, national contractor training, shows and events, and joint sales calls.
• Create and execute strategic sales growth plans and proposals for key accounts and the territory, as needed (i.e., monthly, quarterly, or annually).
• Support the Makita accounting department as needed, including, but not limited to, new account set-up, credit applications, credit limits, credit balances, and proper communications with the Accounts Receivable team regarding exceptions.
• Develop and continually strengthen professional relationships within all entities, internal and external, involved in our business, such as dealer sales staff, management staff, purchasing, and ownerships, including appropriate end-user key contacts and decision-makers.
• Investigate and resolve customer issues and concerns.
• Stay abreast of market conditions, changes, and competitor activities within the industry and territory, and communicate findings internally.
• Be cognizant of other Makita divisions such as manufacturing and assembly, National Industrial MRO, government/GSA, Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE), and Big-Box retail, including all other divisions.
• Understand and execute a solutions-based sales approach.
• Support Makita National Accounts
• Schedule account meetings, Sales update meetings, and any other meetings as required. Meetings must be conducted in a professional manner that includes written agendas, PowerPoint presentations, and sales figures etc.
• Maintain and control Makita's assets and their records, such as vehicles, demo tools, marketing materials, product samples, etc.
• Perform all company functions per federal, state, and municipal laws and company policies.

Applicant Qualities Desired:

• Experience working in the residential and commercial construction industry.
• Sales professionals with discipline and solution-selling skills.
• Ability to build relationships to gain customer loyalty and penetrate accounts within the market.
• Strong customer service skills with an ability to successfully cold call new and potential customers.
• Strong self-motivator, able to work well independently and with others in a team environment.
• Organizational sales skills in the above areas, including formal presentations to distributors.
• Excellent communication skills in person, over the phone, and in writing.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred.

Education, Skills, and Experience Needed:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a 4-year college or university; or 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of Territory Management
• Background in construction sales
• Knowledge of the power tool industry and all phases of construction
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Employment Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of employment.
• Valid driver's license
• Safe driving record
• The employee must be able to safely operate a moving vehicle per our company policy.
• Must be able to travel extensively by car in the assigned region and by air on occasion for up to 70% of the time.

Our Benefits Include:

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options after 30 days of employment
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and well-being
• Paid subscription to Headspace and 5 other members of your choice

Financial Security

• Competitive pay & performance-based incentives
• Company branded vehicle provided
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Basic Term Life insurance is 100% company paid
• Long-term Disability Coverage 100% company paid
• Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Coverage: Critical illness, accidental, hospital indemnity, whole life, and supplemental life plans.

Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays)
• Employee discounts on Makita tools and accessories - because we know you love quality tools!

Career Growth & Development

• Training programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Internal promotion opportunities
• Collaborative, innovative work environment

Join Makita USA and power up your career with a company that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence!

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Disclaimer:

This description is based on management's assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared. It is a general guideline for managers and employees, but it does not intend to be an exhaustive list of all of the elements of the job. Management reserves the right to modify the description at any time, or to vary the duties and responsibilities of the job on a temporary or indefinite basis to meet production, scheduling, or staffing needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. Company policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, veteran status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, medical (including genetic characteristics or cancer diagnosis), actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. All such discrimination is prohibited. Additionally, the Company will provide registered domestic partners with all rights and benefits as required by Law. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibits employers from requesting or requiring genetic information of an individual or family member of the individual. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws and providing equal employment opportunities.