Job Description

Company Description

Kitchen Guard of Utah specializes in kitchen exhaust cleaning, commonly known as hood cleaning, for restaurants. Our professional crews come in after business hours to remove built-up grease that accumulates past your filters and coats the ducting and fan, ensuring your kitchen remains fire-safe and compliant with local fire codes. We help keep your kitchen environment healthy, clean, and in line with fire safety regulations.

Fire & Life Safety Sales Consultant

Location: Provo, UT

Reports To: Regional Sales Manager / General Manager

Position Overview

The Fire & Life Safety Consultant is responsible for identifying client needs, providing expert guidance, and delivering solutions that ensure compliance with fire codes, life safety standards, and risk management best practices. This role combines technical knowledge with consultative sales skills—working directly with businesses to design, recommend, and implement fire and life safety systems that protect people, property, and operations. Consultants act as trusted advisors to clients, bridging the gap between compliance requirements and practical safety solutions.

Key ResponsibilitiesClient Engagement & Sales

• Conduct site visits to assess fire and life safety risks in commercial kitchens, facilities, or workplaces.
• Educate clients on NFPA, OSHA, and local fire code requirements.
• Recommend tailored fire suppression and life safety solutions to meet compliance and operational needs.
• Prepare proposals, quotes, and system designs in collaboration with the service/installation team.
• Manage client relationships to ensure ongoing satisfaction, renewals, and repeat business.

Technical & Compliance Expertise

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of NFPA standards, OSHA regulations, and jurisdictional codes.
• Partner with technicians and project managers to design and scope new installations.
• Ensure that recommended systems align with manufacturer specifications and best practices.
• Provide documentation and compliance reports as needed.

Business Development

• Generate new business through prospecting, networking, referrals, and targeted outreach.
• Represent the company at industry events, safety seminars, and trade associations.
• Contribute to marketing campaigns by providing technical insight and customer-facing content.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with operations staff to ensure smooth project handoff and execution.
• Provide feedback to management on client needs, market trends, and competitive activity.
• Support training of internal staff on compliance and customer communication.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2–5 years in fire suppression, life safety, compliance consulting, or related industry. Background in B2B sales or technical consulting strongly preferred but not required.
• Education/Certifications:
• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Fire Science, or Business preferred.
• NICET certification (Fire Protection, Special Hazards, or related discipline) is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to client sites.
• Skills:
• Strong consultative sales ability with excellent presentation skills.
• Technical understanding of fire suppression and safety systems.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build trust and long-term relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with strong time management and organizational skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary + commission/bonus structure.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid training, certifications, and professional development.
• Company vehicle/allowance (if applicable).
• Paid time off and holidays.

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