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System Sales Executive

Distro · New York, New York City · On-site

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About Distro

Built for Distributors and Manufacturers. Backed by Y Combinator.

About the role

Positions NY Fire as a partner solving problems—not just quoting jobs.

More about this role

Company: NY Fire Detection, Inc.

Territory: NYC

Residence: Westchester, NYC, Nassau & Suffolk County

Preferred Industry: Construction (All Trades, exception Distribution)

Core Competencies

Category

Expected Behavior

Accountability

Owns proposal accuracy and customer satisfaction; no excuses or deflection.

Technical Understanding

Reads drawings and specifications fluently; understands system requirements, code implications, and integration details.

Consultative Selling

Positions NY Fire as a partner solving problems—not just quoting jobs.

Attention to Detail

Reviews all documents carefully before award; no missing inclusions or exclusions.

Communication

Professional, direct, and clear with internal teams and external partners.

Organization & Efficiency

Manages multiple bids, deadlines, and relationships without losing control of priorities.

Persistence & Follow-Through

Proactively follows up on every opportunity until a decision is made.

Professionalism

Represents NY Fire’s reputation through appearance, responsiveness, and reliability.

Collaboration

Works cohesively with Estimating, Engineering, and Operations—no silos, no surprises.

Continuous Learning

Stays current on codes,...

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