Sales Manager

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies. Resumes submitted without prior approval from our Talent Acquisition team will not be eligible for placement fees. Company Overview At Fortis Fire & Safety, we provide industry-leading fire protection & security services across the United States. Our ever-growing footprint can be seen in California, Florida, North Carolina, and Chicago, and we are acquiring new brands all the time. We are proud to work together as one team under the Fortis Fire & Safety family, which includes CJ Suppression, Diversified Systems, Inc., Integrated Fire & Security Solutions, LaMarco Systems, LifeSafety Management, Piper Fire Protection, and VFS Fire & Security Services. United by a shared mission, we deliver comprehensive fire protection and security solutions nationwide. Joining Fortis means becoming part of a nationwide, next-generation fire protection company. We’re dedicated to a People-First philosophy, where we invest in our team through training and development, as well as a competitive benefits package. In return, we expect the very best from each of our employees every day. If you are ready to be exceptional in your chosen career, apply to work with us today! Here at Fortis and throughout our family of brands, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Paid vacation and sick time Company Paid Holidays Additional paid time off for life events (e.g., jury duty, bereavement) Competitive compensation 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Short-term/Long-term disability insurance Life Insurance Career Advancement Opportunities and more! **This is a general overview of benefits. Specific eligibility and coverage details will be provided during the hiring process** Job Summary: LaMarco Systems is seeking a driven, results-oriented Sales Manager to lead sales efforts at our Northbrook, IL branch. This role combines hands-on selling with sales leadership, requiring a strong hunter mindset—building relationships, developing pipeline, and expanding LaMarco's presence across commercial customers throughout the Chicagoland market. You will focus on facilities leaders, property managers, and business owners across commercial real estate, healthcare, education, logistics, and industrial environments. This customer-facing position is responsible for generating new opportunities, closing business, and expanding accounts across the full LaMarco service offering, while also leading and developing the branch sales function. In addition to driving individual sales performance, the Sales Manager is responsible for coaching sales staff, setting local sales strategy, managing pipeline, and supporting the team in meeting branch revenue targets. This role also serves as a key integrator for the branch—aligning sales, operations, and service functions to ensure sold work is executed smoothly, and selling consultatively across LaMarco's full range of security and fire protection systems rather than single-product solutions. Strong communication, operational coordination, and follow-through are essential to support renewals, maintain customer satisfaction, and uncover new revenue opportunities. This position operates primarily in the field throughout the Chicagoland area and works closely with service and operations teams to ensure successful onboarding and execution of sold agreements. When not in the field, this is an in-office role based at our Northbrook, IL branch. **In addition to the base salary range listed, this position is eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, which may include commission or bonus components. Total compensation will include base salary plus incentives, depending on performance and final role alignment.** Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Drive proactive business development by building a local pipeline of target accounts, generating new opportunities, and securing qualified meetings with decision-makers. Engage facilities leaders, property managers, and business owners across the Chicagoland market to expand LaMarco's footprint and win new business. Lead, coach, and develop branch sales staff, providing guidance on prospecting, pipeline management, proposal development, and closing. Set and execute local sales strategy aligned with branch revenue goals and company objectives. Manage the branch sales pipeline, monitor sales activity, and hold the team accountable to defined targets and close rates. Serve as a primary contact for key local accounts, building trust and long-term partnerships. Communicate regularly with clients regarding scheduling, service progress, inspection findings, and next steps. Proactively address client needs, questions, and urgent issues to ensure high satisfaction, retention, and continued account engagement. Serve as the integration point between sales, operations, and service teams—ensuring alignment on priorities, accountability across functions, and smooth handoff and execution of sold work. Coordinate inspections, deficiency walkthroughs, and corrective work with internal field operations teams and client site contacts. Support multi-service coordination, including alarm, sprinkler, suppression, monitoring, repairs, and project needs as applicable. Sell consultatively as a solutions integrator, designing and positioning multi-system solutions (access control, video, alarm, fire, and monitoring) that tie together multiple manufacturer platforms to meet customer needs. Identify opportunities to expand LaMarco services within existing accounts and new client locations. Support cross-sell and upsell initiatives aligned with customer needs and LaMarco capabilities. Track and report sales performance, pipeline health, risks, and growth opportunities using CRM tools. Prepare proposals, pricing, and contract structures aligned with customer needs.