Fire Alarm Sales and Project Manager
Job Description
Position:
Fire Alarm Sales and Project Manager
Company:
Job Location(s):
Denver, CO; Aurora, CO
Start Date:
Immediately
Employment Term:
Regular
Employment Type:
Full Time
Hours per Week:
40
Work Hours (i.e. shift):
7:00 - 4:00
Starting Salary Range:
$90,000 to $120,000
Salary/Benefit Notes:
This position is eligible for generous incentives and monthly vehicle allowance. Cosco provides a wide-range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD insurance, company paid holidays, paid sick time, paid vacation time, 401k plan savings with generous company match.
Required Education:
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience:
5 to 10 years
Required Security Clearance:
None
Related Categories:
Construction/Building Trades, Sales - Outside
Position Description
The Denver District Office of Cosco Fire Protection is seeking a disciplined and relationship-driven Fire Alarm Sales & Project Manager to support the continued growth of our A&D (Alarm & Detection) Division.This role is focused on developing and managing enterprise-level and portfolio-based customer relationships within the Denver market. We are looking for a professional who understands how to build long-term partnerships with property managers, ownership groups, repeat developers, and strategic accounts — not just pursue one-off projects.As our A&D division expands, this individual must be receptive to growth across multiple low-voltage verticals and willing to support opportunities beyond traditional fire alarm when appropriate.The right candidate will operate with high accountability, strong technical understanding, and a commitment to structured growth. This position plays a key role in building predictable backlog, protecting margin, and aligning sales with operational execution.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This role has no direct reports. However, the ability to work collaboratively with internal team members to ensure successful project execution is required.
Reporting Structure
This position reports to the A&D Operations Manager and works in alignment with District Management.
Responsibilities
Enterprise & Portfolio Development
- Identify, pursue, and develop long-term relationships with property management groups, ownership portfolios, repeat developers, and strategic accounts.
- Create account growth plans for key customers to expand recurring and project-based opportunities.
- Position Cosco as a single-source life safety and low-voltage partner for enterprise-level clients.
- Participate in industry and customer networking to strengthen strategic relationships.
- Focus on repeatable, scalable business rather than isolated transactions.
Sales & Estimating Responsibilities
- Develop accurate estimates, proposals, and system layouts for fire alarm projects.
- Review drawings and specifications to ensure scope clarity and risk mitigation.
- Collaborate with Design and Operations during bid preparation to ensure alignment.
- Maintain disciplined pricing strategies that protect gross margin objectives.
- Support opportunities in additional low-voltage verticals including access control, DAS/BDA, structured cabling, and related life safety systems.
Project Management & Execution Alignment
- Maintain ownership of projects sold through turnover and execution phases.
- Participate in project kickoff meetings and support structured handoff to operations.
- Monitor project progress, customer communication, and scope integrity.
- Identify change order opportunities while protecting contractual boundaries.
- Ensure required documentation for billing and closeout is submitted accurately and timely.
Financial & Performance Accountability
- Maintain accurate pipeline forecasting and strategic account tracking.
- Align personal sales goals with district revenue and margin targets.
- Focus on profitability, backlog health, and execution quality.
- Operate within established divisional processes and reporting structure.
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of fire alarm sales experience required.
- Experience developing and managing enterprise or portfolio-based customer relationships strongly preferred.
- Additional experience in low-voltage systems such as access control, structured cabling, DAS/BDA, or related technologies is welcome and considered a plus.
- Strong understanding of fire alarm systems and applicable NFPA codes.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Demonstrated ability to build long-term customer relationships that generate repeat business.
- Proven negotiation skills with a focus on profitable outcomes.
- Strong organizational discipline and follow-through.
- Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively with design, operations, and field personnel.
- NICET certification a plus but not required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
