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System Sales Executive

Distro · Westchester, New york · On-site

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About Distro

Built for Distributors and Manufacturers. Backed by Y Combinator.

About the role

• Business Development & Opportunity Creation: Identify, qualify, and pursue new Fire Alarm and Life Safety system opportunities; build relationships with contractors, engineers, developers, and building owners; source opportunities via bid invitations, networking, referrals, and construction intelligence platforms; attend pre-bid meetings, site walks, and design coordination sessions. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

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• About the Role: The company is seeking a commercially driven System Sales Executive to develop and close complex Fire Alarm and Life Safety system opportunities across the construction market. This role is ideal for a disciplined, technically credible sales professional who thrives in competitive environments and is motivated by winning projects. You will engage directly with General Contractors, Electrical Contractors, Engineers, and Building Owners to deliver code-compliant system solutions. Success requires strong prospecting discipline, technical credibility, and the ability to manage multi-stakeholder sales cycles that often span several months.

• Business Development & Opportunity Creation: Identify, qualify, and pursue new Fire Alarm and Life Safety system opportunities; build relationships with contractors, engineers, developers, and building owners; source opportunities via bid invitations, networking, referrals, and construction intelligence platforms; attend pre-bid meetings, site walks, and design coordination sessions.

• Project Evaluation & Proposal Development: Review drawings, specifications, and code requirements; collaborate with Estimating and Engineering...

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