Siemens · 1 month ago
Sales Manager - Fire Alarm / Life Safety
Siemens is a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. They are seeking a Fire Alarm/Life Safety Sales Manager to lead their sales team and drive market expansion in the fire alarm and life safety sectors. The role involves building a high-performing sales team, developing territory strategies, and promoting cross-functional collaboration to ensure project success.
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Responsibilities
Build and Lead a Technical Sales Team: Recruit, develop, and retain top-tier sales talent with deep knowledge of fire alarm/life safety systems. Provide ongoing coaching and mentorship to elevate technical selling capabilities and strategic account management skills across your team
Drive Strategic Growth: Develop and execute territory strategies that expand Siemens' footprint in both new construction and service markets. Identify high-value opportunities, guide your team through complex sales cycles, and establish executive-level relationships with key contractors and end-user customers
Enable Cross-Functional Collaboration: Promote integrated selling across divisions and geographies. Partner with operations, estimating, and technical teams to ensure seamless project execution from bid development through installation and service delivery
Provide Technical and Commercial Oversight: Review proposals and cost estimates to ensure technical accuracy, competitive positioning, and alignment with company objectives. Guide your team in margin setting, resource allocation, and value-based pricing strategies
Champion Digitalization and Innovation: Articulate and advance Siemens' digital building strategy, including remote services, IoT integration, and data analytics. Position these capabilities as differentiators in customer conversations and long-term service agreements
Forecast and Plan: Develop accurate sales forecasts, contribute to target-setting processes, and participate in long-range planning initiatives. Use market intelligence to refine strategies and improve business impact
Represent Siemens in the Market: Maintain active engagement with industry associations and trade organizations. Network internally across Siemens divisions to leverage broader capabilities and share best practices with your team
Travel: Occasional overnight travel (approximately 10%) for training, business development, and team support
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or state-recognized GED
10+ years of sales experience and proven track record within the commercial fire alarm/life safety industry
Technical proficiency in commercial Fire Alarm/Life Safety industry
The ability to interpret job specifications and drawings to coach sellers in developing winning strategies
Working knowledge and understanding of contracting business with tier of contractors
Organizational, presentation, and negotiation skills
Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations; must meet eligibility requirements to participate in Siemens' fleet vehicle program
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Engineering
Management experience in the construction industry
Proficiency with Salesforce CRM
NICET Level II Certification in Fire or higher
Benefits
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees.
Company
Siemens
Siemens empowers customers to transform the industries that form the backbone of economies: industry, transportation, buildings and grids.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.01BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-02-20Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2024-09-17Grant· $1.5M
2024-09-04Post Ipo Debt· $332.4M
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