In the security industry, home security (and business security systems) almost always require in-person sales meetings. Security systems sales involves a number of duties and responsibilities, such as:
- Selling burglar, fire, and medical emergency alarm systems and security monitoring services to individuals and businesses
- Prospecting and contacting prospective customers to determine the need for a security or monitoring system
- Recommending a security system to meet the customer’s requirements, based on the layout and construction of the home or office
- Explaining the operation of the security system after installation and maintaining good customer relations
According to the website SimplyHired.com, the average salary for a job in security system sales is $51,000. The can vary greatly depending on company, location, industry, experience and benefits.
As with most sales positions, this job depends on meeting with many people and being able to continue to seek out new customers. However, this industry also pays residuals for sales, and so with many companies you can build a book of business to obtain on ongoing revenue stream, rather than relying only on new sales.