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Corning

Market Development Manager Federal

Oregon City, OR · On-site

$99K - $136K/yr

Federal market, including Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civilian agencies, and related integrator/contractor ecosystems. This role is responsible for advancing Corning's position in Federal ...

platt.com

Credit Manager

Beaverton, OR · On-site

Travels to offsite locations - Occasionally - up to 20% Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will ...

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A federal contractor is any worker or organization that enters into a contract to provide labor, services, products, or materials to a government department or agency. Federal contractors can be individuals or companies. Federal contractors are required to follow several federal hiring and labor laws to qualify for and maintain federal contracts. These laws include equal opportunity hiring, disability employment, and safety compliance. The duties of a federal contractor vary significantly depending on the type of work they perform.

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Federal contractors often encounter challenges such as navigating complex compliance requirements, meeting strict deadlines, and adapting to changes in contract scope or government regulations. Maintaining clear communication with contracting officers and ensuring timely submission of documentation are essential for success. Additionally, understanding the nuances of government procurement processes and staying updated on policy changes can help minimize potential setbacks and ensure project continuity.

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Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding contract roles vs permanent positionsDifferences between government employment types

Federal Contractors work on specific projects for the government under contract, often in private sector settings, while Federal Employees are permanent staff working directly for government agencies. Both roles may require security clearances and specialized skills, but their employment terms and work environments differ significantly.

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Fire Protection Service Sales

Western States Fire Protection Company

Lake Oswego, OR • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Western States Fire Protection rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 37 rated health and safety providers

Job description

Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries are more than a company. We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, our values, and each other. And we believe in making our own luck, creating our own opportunities. WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating, finding ways to create new value and seizing new opportunities.
Protecting lives and property since 1985, WSFP and its subsidiaries specializes in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple: integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment.
What we offer:
  • Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistant Program
  • Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA
  • 401(k) Plan - Matching up to 3%
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Profit Sharing Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Annual Discretionary Bonus
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Gym membership reimbursement

Fire Protection Service Sales
The primary responsibility of this position is to sell service agreements for fire suppression systems inspections; sell new system designs, installations, and commissioning; sell system modifications and upgrades. The target market will be those companies in the commercial, industrial, hospitality and healthcare industries.
Job Responsibilities
  • Establish contact with prospective and qualified potential buyers of service agreements by scheduling sales calls, following up on leads and outlined marketing strategies
  • Establish contact with prospective and qualified potential buyers of new systems, system modifications and upgrades by scheduling sales calls, following up on leads and outlined marketing strategies
  • Determine customer needs by conducting site surveys and communicate effectively to educate the customer about WSFP capabilities
  • Develop and maintain an active proposal backlog to support the established sales plan
  • Develop and maintain new and existing customer relationships to ensure ORR meets or exceeds their expectations of a long term partner
  • Support other WSFP Teams in their initiatives as they relate to your territory
  • Meet the key objectives of the annual commission plan

Job Qualifications
  • Three to five years experience in the fire protection industry
  • Viable local relationships with General Contractors
  • Strong prospecting skills
  • Proven ability to close
  • Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
  • Willing to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference check

All qualified applicants with Delta Fire Systems, Inc. will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor
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Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection and its subsidiaries will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor
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