Outside Sales Associate-Fire - Tidewater Virginia

Outside Sales Associate The Outside Sales Associate (OSA) promotes, markets, educates and sells products and services offered by Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc. to assigned customers and prospects throughout a designated geographic territory. The OSA is a solutions provider and informational resource that builds relationships, trust and brand awareness with target first responder departments and agencies to drive sustained benefit to customers and long-term growth to the company. The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Promotes, sells and trains customers and prospects on all applicable products and services offered by WPSG. Maintains up-to-date records on products, customers, prospects and opportunities within company CRM system. Networks and prospects to continuously add new customers. Coordinates and conducts product demonstration and training programs with prospects and customers. Submits bids, executes quotes and processes reports to effectively and efficiently support customers and company support. Maintains sales levels and profit margins more than annual targets. Handles customer complaints and requirements and provides customer input to management; participates in recommending solutions and supporting customer resolution. Develops new sales strategies and skills and maintains product and market awareness to provide differentiation to secure new sales opportunities and drive customer satisfaction. Maintains a disciplined approach to problem solving and ability to meet required deadlines, multi-task, independently handle stress, and maintain a mature problem-solving demeanor. Attends trade shows, networking events, demonstrations and vendor training sessions. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the First Responder markets, departments and agencies. Extensive knowledge of first responder safety and tactical equipment use and application. Successful track record of field sales experience. Good communication, interpersonal, computer and sales skills. Excellent time management, organizational and planning skills. Knowledge of competition, capable of performing analysis and presenting results and recommendations to management. Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, managing one's own time. Basic accounting skills and ability to manage to a budget. Knowledge of competitive landscape Ability to report to senior management and communicate with other departments throughout the company in a clear and concise manner via written reports, electronic communications and verbally. Ability to meet all required deadlines; ability to change priorities quickly as needed; ability to independently handle stress and maintain a mature problem-solving demeanor. Ability to work independently with honesty and integrity. Ability to travel to meet with customers and prospects throughout the assigned sales territory. Valid driver's license and clean driving record. Credentials and Experience: BS Degree and/or equivalent experience Previous sales experience with proven track record Working knowledge of the industry, current or previous firefighter experience a plus. Good Communication, computer and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of competition, capable of performing analysis and presenting results and recommendations to senior management. This is a full-time position. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm. If you are looking to be a part of something bigger than yourself, that is both financially and emotionally rewarding, we want to talk to you! We like to hire people with experience, but we love to hire people with initiative. We are a fast-growing company with exciting endeavors on the horizon. We need people who are passionate, positive, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You don't need First Responder experience to apply. In addition, Witmer Public Safety Group offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k with 401k matching component, company paid Life/ADD/Short-term Disability/Long-term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and several additional voluntary plans. When you work at Witmer, your work matters. We can't wait to hear from you!

Created: 2026-04-01