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Full-time
bachelor degree
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Flexible Work-from-Home Opportunities, Company-Provided Laptop and Cell Phone, 401(k) with Employer Match, Tuition Reimbursement
Posted 52d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Manage and grow a portfolio of customer accounts by building strong relationships and identifying opportunities for service upgrades. Collaborate with internal teams and outside sales representatives to ensure exceptional customer satisfaction and retention.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field, with experience in account management or customer service. Preference is given to candidates with a background in the security, alarm, or technology industries.
Full job description
#SR25
Protect What Matters. Build Your Career.
For more than 55 years, Alarm Detection Systems (ADS) has helped businesses and homeowners protect what matters most through industry-leading security, fire alarm, video surveillance, and access control solutions.
We're looking for an Account Manager who enjoys building relationships, helping customers, and creating opportunities for growth. In this role, you'll work directly with existing customers, support account growth and retention, and develop the skills needed to advance into an Outside Sales Representative position.
Why Join ADS?
At ADS, our culture is built on five core values:
Customer First – We put our customers at the center of everything we do.
Do Whatever You Say and Whatever It Takes – We honor our commitments and follow through.
Embrace Change and Pursue Growth – We continuously learn, improve, and adapt.
Be a Team Player – We work together to achieve shared success.
Care About People – We value relationships and genuinely care about our customers, coworkers, and communities.
We believe our people are our greatest asset. That's why we invest in training, professional development, and career advancement opportunities while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. Apply today and become part of a team that's been protecting what matters most for more than 55 years.
How You'll Make an Impact
Manage and grow an assigned portfolio of customer accounts.
Build strong relationships with customers and key decision-makers.
Identify opportunities for upgrades, expanded services, referrals, and account growth.
Support and collaborate with Outside Sales Representatives to develop and advance sales opportunities.
Conduct proactive outreach through phone, virtual, and in-person interactions.
Address customer concerns and recommend solutions that strengthen customer satisfaction and retention.
Maintain accurate customer records and activity within our CRM system.
Partner with Sales, Operations, Installation, and Customer Service teams to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
Travel within your assigned territory to meet with customers and prospects.
Develop the skills, product knowledge, and sales expertise needed to advance into an Outside Sales Representative role.
What Makes You a Great Fit
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
A customer-focused mindset and passion for helping others.
Self-motivated, organized, and goal-oriented.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on commitments.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
Professional and confident when interacting with customers.
Background & Experience
Account management, sales, customer service, or business development experience.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
Experience in the security, alarm, technology, or related industries.
Bilingual skills are a plus.
Benefits & Perks
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Flexible Work-from-Home Opportunities
Company-Provided Laptop and Cell Phone
401(k) with Employer Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development and Training Opportunities
Paid Parental Leave
Mileage Reimbursement
Employee, Friends, and Family Discounts
Company-Sponsored Events and Team Activities
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Ready to Grow With Us?
If you're looking for an opportunity to build relationships, develop your sales career, and join a company that values its people, we'd love to hear from you.
Compensation
Base Salary: $48,000 annually
Compensation is designed to reward strong performance, customer retention, account growth, and overall contribution to team success. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for:
Quarterly performance bonuses
District performance kicker
On-Target Earnings (OTE): $54,800
Alarm Detection Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Est. in 1968, ADS is Illinois' first choice for business and security systems. Cameras, access, burglar and fire alarms.
Industry
Security and Investigations
Company size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Aurora, IL
LinkedIn followers
3,459
Family owned and operated since 1968, Alarm Detection Systems, Inc. (ADS) understands that nothing is more important than the safety of your family and the protection of your business.
Choosing the right security system is one of the most crucial decisions you can make. Alarm Detection Systems will work with you to design a system perfect for your security needs.
Along with the ability to professionally plan, design, operate, upgrade, service, and support all electronic security, we are fully equipped to provide 24-hour monitoring services to customers throughout Northern Illinois and neighboring states.
We install and service security equipment, including smoke alarms, burglar alarms, closed circuit television, access control, motion detectors, panic alarms, and sirens. In addition, all systems are monitored 24-hours a day, seven days a week from our UL Listed central monitoring station in Aurora, Illinois.
Offices: 1111 Church Road, Aurora, IL 60505, US · 421 S Pierce Ave, Louisville, Colorado 80027, US
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