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Senior Sales Executive - Fire Alarm / Life Safety Solutions
The Solutions Senior Sales Executive is committed to supporting our Solutions (New Construction) business within our commercial Smart Buildings Total Fire Alarm & Life Safety Solutions team. In this role, you will achieve booking and profit goals by developing and implementing plans to grow, develop, and manage contractor, consultant, authority having jurisdiction, developer, and end-user relationships; capitalize on sales opportunities within the territory; and effectively execute sophisticated deals independently within our established guidelines. Our Sales Executives are ambassadors of quality Siemens technology, products and services, and your expertise and regular interaction with the customers will help them optimize and facilitate a safe, emergency-ready workplace.
As a Solutions Senior Sales Executive, you will:
Understand market, competitor offerings, customers and decision influencers across the region, segments, and verticals within the region. Stay updated on automation, electrical, fire, mechanical, and IoT market trends.
Develop a vertical market and account management plan for strategic growth. Identify new business opportunities and create "go-to-market" strategies for end-user customers.
Maintain a qualified funnel of opportunities, achieve new order/booking and profit goals consistently.
Collaborate with operations and internal teams for excellent customer outcomes. Partner with other sales divisions for new projects and accounts.
Attend industry-specific networking events; actively participate in professional organizations such as NFPA, NFSA, ASHE, NBFAA, AFAA, IFMA, SAME, 7x24, etc. to build a network of contacts and to represent Siemens in the market.
Influence new construction specifications by developing relationships with consulting engineers and architects.
Work jointly with the multiple levels of the customer's organization to understand and document their business goals and success metrics.
Perform customer site surveys to support the development of multi-offering estimates and proposals across a broad fire and life safety portfolio.
Develop value-based proposals, estimates, specifications, and presentations. Work with operations, finance, legal and other inside and outside resources to obtain the sale.
Ensure a smooth sales-to-operations turnover and follow through on sold projects to ensure satisfactory completion. Maintain relationships with customers to ensure highest satisfaction levels and future business.
Actively participate in sales department meetings, workshops, and seminars to stay knowledgeable on current market, business, and product trends.
Travel overnight up to 10% for training and business development.
You will make an impact with these qualifications:
High School Diploma or state-recognized GED
3+ years of experience in end-to-end sales, business development, or consulting within the commercial fire alarm/life safety or similar commercial industry selling to general and electrical contractors; OR 3+ years experience in the fire alarm/life safety industry in a technical or customer facing role
Must be able to demonstrate financial expertise estimating and selling technical solutions and service product lines effectively and independently, along with account development and strategic sales skills
Verbal and written communication skills in English
Experience using Microsoft Office suite
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 Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering
Experience selling to electrical and general contractors and performing fire alarm design services with electrical/fire protection engineers
Proficiency with Salesforce CRM
NICET Level I or II Fire Alarm Certification or must complete certification testing within 2 years
On-the-job experience with common fire and life safety systems and equipment and experience with building fire alarm codes and standards (IFC, IBC, NFPA, etc.)
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Worksite address
milford, OH, 45150, US
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