Sales Representative, Fire Suppression Systems (water & gas)

Johnson Controls

Sales Representative specializing in water and gas extinguishing systems. Building long-term client relationships and identifying sales opportunities with a focus on customized solutions.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeLeinfelden-Echterdingen • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sales of fire suppression systems, including water and gas solutions, with a strong focus on customer support, project evaluation, and risk assessment. Proficient in managing sales opportunities using Salesforce and conducting negotiations in compliance with procurement regulations.

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Sales of Fire Suppression SystemsProject Evaluation and Risk AssessmentSalesforce CRM ManagementNegotiation SkillsTechnical Sales Support

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Hard Skills

Fire Suppression System TechnologySales Proposal PreparationMarket AnalysisCost EstimationCustomer Risk Assessment

Soft Skills

Team PlayerGoal Achievement

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceMS OfficeES-Office

Industry Keywords

Water Extinguishing SystemsGas Extinguishing SystemsConstruction Procurement RegulationsTendering ProcessTechnical Symposia

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify sales opportunities for customized water and gas fire suppression solutions within your sales territory
Manage existing customers during significant plant expansions and actively acquire new customers
Support project evaluations and assess customer risks
Analyze calculation bases and on-site safety objectives and contribute to the development of concepts and cost estimates for system solutions
Occasionally prepare sales proposals independently
Conduct negotiations during the tendering/contract award process; experience in evaluating procurement regulations for construction work (VOB) and work/manufacturing contracts
Assess the market situation and competitor activity
Maintain and manage sales opportunities in the Salesforce CRM system
Attend trade shows, association events and technical symposia

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in engineering or business, or completed technical training with proven professional experience in the sales of water—and optionally gas—extinguishing systems
Solid knowledge of fire suppression system technology
Experience in customer support and sales of technically demanding systems
Team player with the ability to achieve goals together with colleagues
Strong MS Office skills; knowledge of ES-Office and Salesforce is an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Modern IT equipment and a company car, including private use
Comprehensive and individualized onboarding with a structured training plan tailored to your needs
A two-day welcome event and a ten-week onboarding program to support your successful start
Access to our internal training library and specialist continuing education offerings
Attractive conditions for leasing a company bicycle
Corporate benefits as well as capital-forming payments (vermögenswirksame Leistungen) and company pension scheme