CPI Security
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, CPI Security was founded in 1991 on an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for helping and protecting others. What started as a company of 10 employees and 300 customers has grown into one of the nation’s top 10 largest security providers with over 750 employees.
Over the years, CPI has received many awards for excellence, such as twice-awarded SDM Dealer of the Year, Central Station of the Year, and the Marvel Award. The company leads the industry in alarm response times, is consistently ranked in the top 10 of electronic security businesses and is widely known as North Carolina and South Carolina’s Top 25 Best Places to Work.
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Charleston New Home Security Sales Representative
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CPI Security, a leader in the security and automation solutions industry, is looking for a New Home Construction Sales Representative to join our team in Charleston, South Carolina! Our New Home Construction will design, present and sell our award-winning security and home automation solutions and will schedule in-home sales consultations through lead generating and prospecting activities using company provided tools. As a Construction Security Advisor, you will lead our mission to make every day safer for our community by working directly with customers to identify and meet their security and automation needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn an uncapped, performance-based income while providing valuable service to our customers. This is more than “just a sales job” – it’s your chance for a fulfilling and purpose-driven career that provides opportunities for growth, stability, and competitive pay and benefits. We are looking for go-getters who can work independently while exceeding goals. If you’re an experienced sales professional and excellent communicator, you enjoy building relationships with customers and solving problems, this opportunity is for you.
What you'll do:
- Effectively communicate CPI Security’s value, product vision, and capabilities to potential customers
- Cultivate relationships with builders, contractors, and developers to promote our products and services.
- Self-generate customer connect opportunities, in addition to company leads, to meet or exceed sales targets
- Develop and maintain outstanding working relationship with customers and potential customers to ensure complete satisfaction
- Maintain a schedule of weekly appointments with accounts in assigned location
- Work closely with Sales Manager and team to ensure goal is achieved
What’s In It For You:
- $80,000 to $100,000 annual average earnings
- Base salary guarantee plus commissions on top.
- Company fuel card, company equipment provided (i.e. iphone, ipad)
- Comprehensive and on-going training when you start, includes leadership development.
- Engaging and fun company culture that succeeds through diversity.
- Great medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, short-term & long-term disability and life insurance options. Company paid holidays, floating holiday and (PTO).
- Free monitored security system after 90 days.
What We Are Looking For:
- High school diploma
- 1-2 years of outside sales experience preferred, but will train the right individual
- Highly driven and motivated, with a strong work ethic and integrity
- Strong time-management, organizational and prioritization abilities
- Demonstrates strong communications skills and professional credibility to influence sales leaders and professionals
- Detail-oriented, creative, and decisive
- Experience working with a CRM system (i.e. Salesforce) is a plus
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Residential Security Sales Representative
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CPI Security, a leader in the security and automation solutions industry, is looking for positive minded and motivated Residential Security Advisor to join our growing team in Charleston, SC! Our Residential Sales Representative will design, present and sell our award-winning security and home automation solutions and will schedule in-home sales consultations through lead generating and prospecting activities using company provided tools. As an Advisor, you will lead our mission to make every day safer for our community by working directly with customers to identify and meet their security and automation needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn an uncapped, performance-based income while providing valuable service to our customers. This is more than “just a sales job” – it’s your chance for a fulfilling and purpose-driven career that provides opportunities for growth, stability, and competitive pay and benefits. We are looking for go-getters who can work independently while exceeding goals. If you’re an experienced sales professional and excellent communicator, you enjoy building relationships with customers and solving problems, this opportunity is for you.
Protect your community while building your career. At CPI Security, we don't just sell alarms; we provide peace of mind. As a Residential Sales Representative in our Charleston market, you’ll join an industry leader with a culture built on growth, stability, and helping others.
- Target Earnings: $60,000 - $90,000+ (Base salary guarantee + uncapped commissions)
- The Perks: Company fuel card, iPhone, iPad, and a Free Monitored Security System after 90 days.
- Future Growth: Comprehensive leadership development and ongoing training to move you up the ladder.
- Benefits: Full Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, and generous PTO/Paid Holidays.
What You’ll Do
- Consult & Design: Work directly with homeowners to design and sell award-winning security and smart home automation solutions.
- Lead Generation: Utilize company-provided leads and proactive prospecting tools to build a robust sales pipeline.
- Strategic Networking: Maintain a weekly schedule of appointments and create engaging product displays to stimulate interest.
- Expert Communication: Effectively communicate CPI’s value and product vision to ensure complete customer satisfaction.
- Team Collaboration: Partner with your Sales Manager and team to exceed monthly targets and drive market growth.
What We Are Looking For
- The Right Mindset: You are highly driven, motivated, and possess a strong work ethic with high integrity.
- Experience: 1–2 years of outside sales experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right individual who has the "go-getter" spirit.
- Tech Savvy: Familiarity with CRM systems (like Salesforce) is a plus; you’ll use your provided iPad to manage your business.
- Communication: Strong ability to influence and build instant rapport with customers.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
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Charleston Residential Installation Technician
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We are seeking a Residential Installation Technician in Charleston, SC to join our team! In this role, you'll be responsible for installing our state-of-the-art home security solutions for residential customers. This is an excellent opportunity to earn performance-based income while providing a valuable service and offering additional products to our customers
What You’ll Do:
- Install security systems for residential clients according to job specifications and customer needs
- Provide excellent customer service by establishing positive relationships and offering solutions to enhance their security experience
- Follow wiring diagrams, hook-up procedures, and safety standards to ensure quality installations
- Conduct tests to verify system performance and instruct customers on using the equipment
- Maintain inventory, process paperwork, and support the training of new installation technicians
What We’re Looking For:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience with construction, cable installation, or low voltage systems is a plus
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to handle payments and complete accurate paperwork
- Must be detail-oriented, capable of following technical instructions, and safety-conscious
- Ability to represent the company professionally and maintain product knowledge, including features, pricing, and promotions
What’s In It For You:
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- $45,000 to $60,000 annual average earnings (hourly paid training and 100% uncapped commission)
- Career mobility opportunities—this is more than just a job!
- Company fuel card, company equipment provided (i.e. vehicle, iphone, ipad)
- Comprehensive and on-going training when you start, includes leadership development.
- Engaging and fun company culture that succeeds through diversity.
- Great medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, short-term & long-term disability and life insurance options. Company paid holidays, floating holiday and (PTO).
- Free monitored security system after 90 days.
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Residential Security Field Sales Manager
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CPI Security, a leader in security and automation systems is hiring a Residential Security Sales Manager for our team in our Charleston, South Carolina market. They will be responsible for cost evaluations, and ongoing budget planning for developing current and new markets in the surrounding areas and must be able to thrive in a competitive, fast-paced sales environment, and have strong leadership skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn a great performance-based income, while providing a valuable service to our customers and employees. This individual will be responsible for profitable growth and strategic planning to grow the residential and new construction sales channels.
What You'll Do:
- Manage the assigned sales force and ensure awareness and training regarding products, services and selling skills in compliance with company policies and procedures
- Develop strategies with team on how to grow customer base
- Continuously seek to improve sales efficiencies and employee retention by providing the leadership and training necessary to achieve sales objectives
- Review sales performances of staff and provide regular feedback, establishing improvement plans as needed
- Recruit, interview and hire sales professionals to ensure staffing levels are met
- Conduct regular sales meetings to communicate current sales policies and procedures, sales promotions and branch sales numbers
- Resolve consumer inquires and complaints regarding installations, product quality, sales price, contract and other relevant business
- Meet with key customers, assisting Security Consultants with maintaining relationships and negotiating and closing deals
- Exhibit foresight in recognizing potential problems and develop solutions to overcome obstacles and close deals.
What We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
- Minimum 5 + years industry experience
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient in Sales CRM (Salesforce a plus)
What We Offer:
- $100,000 to $150,000 annually
- Company fuel card, company equipment provided (i.e. iphone, ipad)
- Comprehensive and on-going paid training when you start, includes leadership development.
- Engaging and fun company culture that’s made up of diverse people.
- Volunteer and community engagement opportunities.
- Great medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, short & long-term disability and life insurance options. PTO, Education assistance
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Charleston Residential Service Technician
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We are looking for a Residential Service Technician who will service our current customers' security systems to ensure the issue is resolved in an accurate and timely manner. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn a great performance-based income, while providing a valuable service to our customers.
What’s In It For You!
- Aggressive pay that includes hourly paid training, and 100% uncapped commission after training is completed.
- PLUS career mobility. This is more than a job!
- Off every other weekend!
- Company fuel card, company equipment provided (i.e. iphone, ipad)…BE IN CONTROL OF YOUR INCOME!
- Comprehensive and on-going paid training when you start. WE INVEST IN YOU!
- Engaging and fun company culture that’s made up of diverse people.
- Volunteer and community engagement opportunities. CPI partners with organizations that share our mission to save and improve lives, particularly focusing on underserved communities.
- Great medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability and life insurance options.
- Company paid holidays, floating holiday and paid time off (PTO).
- 401(k) plan with competitive company match.
- Eligible for free monitored security system after 90 days
- Education assistance – we encourage & support our employees who want to improve their skills and further their education for advancement.
- Birthday and Work Anniversary Rewards.
Responsibilities
- Servicing residential security systems accurately and efficiently
- Meeting or exceeding performance goals on a consistent basis
- Performing walkthrough of home to determine the optimal system configuration, and to identify up-selling opportunities
- Keeping the customer informed at all times of what the service process will entail, whether walls will need to be drilled in order to run wiring, etc.
- Connecting in-home system up to our central monitoring system, activating system and performing customer demonstration
- Maintaining good administrative responsibility by submitting billing and payroll paperwork in a timely and accurate manner
- Ensuring the highest level of safety and responsibility in order to avoid injury, property damage or loss of unused materials
- Providing exceptional customer service at all times
- Consulting with management on any issues or concerns
- Cleaning up work area thoroughly
- Maintaining all company equipment, including truck, tools, inventory, etc.
- Maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor at all times
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent; electronics/electrical/HVAC/technical training at trade school or community college, a plus
- Good sales skills, particularly with strong up-selling and closing abilities
- Mechanical aptitude
- Strong customer service skills
- Commitment to safety
- Ability to work effectively both on an individual basis and as part of a team
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- High energy, fun and positive attitude
- Schedule flexibility and the ability to work weekends
- Thorough understanding of alarm systems (user interaction, troubleshooting, etc.) a plus
- Alarm, cable installation, or telecom experience, a plus
CPI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Charleston Commercial Sales Representative
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CPI Security, a leader in the security and automation solutions industry, is looking for a Commercial Sales Advisor to join our team in Charleston, South Carolina! Our Commercial Security Advisors will design, present and sell our award-winning security and automation solutions, through lead generating and prospecting activities using company provided tools. As an Advisor, you will lead our mission to make every day safer for our community by working directly with customers to identify and meet their security and automation needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn an uncapped, performance-based income while providing valuable service to our customers. This is more than “just a sales job” – it’s your chance for a fulfilling and purpose-driven career that provides opportunities for growth, stability, and competitive pay and benefits. In this role, you’ll be responsible for commercial sales. You’ll work one-on-one with businesses to present, design, and sell our award-winning security and automation solutions.
What you'll do:
- Effectively communicate CPI Security’s value, product vision, and capabilities to potential customers
- Self-generate customer connect opportunities, in addition to company leads, to meet or exceed sales targets
- Develop and maintain outstanding working relationship with customers and potential customers to ensure complete satisfaction
- Maintain a schedule of weekly appointments with accounts in assigned location
- Merchandise product sections and build displays to stimulate sales
- Work closely with Sales Manager and team to ensure goal is achieved
What’s In It For You:
- $60,000 to $90,000 annual average earnings
- Base salary guarantee plus commission on top.
- Company fuel card, company equipment provided (i.e. iphone, ipad)
- Comprehensive and on-going training when you start, includes leadership development.
- Engaging and fun company culture that succeeds through diversity.
- Great medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, short-term & long-term disability and life insurance options. Company paid holidays, floating holiday and (PTO).
- Free monitored security system after 90 days.
What We Are Looking For:
- High school diploma
- 1-2 years of outside sales experience preferred, but will train the right individual
- Highly driven and motivated, with a strong work ethic and integrity
- Strong time-management, organizational and prioritization abilities
- Demonstrates strong communications skills and professional credibility to influence sales leaders and professionals
- Detail-oriented, creative, and decisive
- Experience working with a CRM system (i.e. Salesforce) is a plus
Ready to apply?
Apply to CPI Security