-Assist Sales Reps with the sales process-Prepare bids/proposals-Contact vendors for real time quotes-Prepare contracts and negotiate contract terms and conditions-Submit orders to manufacturers-Create and maintain detailed and organized electronic files-Maintain customer relations

Promote superior fire protection products and services to the fire community and state-wide agencies in Arizona. United Fire has a full range of fire department equipment including: -SCBA platforms-Compressed breathing air systems-PPE gear-Uniforms-Safety and hand tools used to knock down firesSome of the emergency vehicle items include:-Brackets and mounts-Aluminum ladders-Water flow nozzles-Monitors-Hose(s)-Pumps-Valves-Foam systems including tank level gauges and pump panel gauges

Call on, work with and sell fire truck related equipment repair parts, maintenance programs and annual emergency service testing to Fire Departments / Agencies located in Arizona and Southern Nevada.

Responsibilities include: purchasing of emergency vehicle equipment for upfitting/installation, inventorying parts from stock and ordering parts from manufacturers, determine appropriate arrival deadline for time sensitive inventory, support ordering from branch offices.> Review pre-build meetings with sales department discussing each unique build before starting ordering/installation> Follow up with vendors on pricing, availability, acknowledgements, shipment status and new products > Purchasing, order fulfillment and communication between branch offices in multiple states (New Mexico and Utah)> Ship/Receive, packaging, material handling, inventory control, and forklift operator

Repeatedly promoted during 8-year tenure with First In. Culminating in current responsibilities loose equipment sales, including internet sales and supervising a team of two Customer Service Representatives and one Warehouse clerk.Sell fire equipment to local & state wide fire departments in the states of AZ, NM, NV, & TX.