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Siemens

Automation, digitalization, and smart infrastructure provider

Area Sales Manager-Fire/Life Safety Solutions

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBellevue, WA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or state-recognized GED is required.
  • At least 5 years of sales experience and a proven track record within the commercial Fire/Life Safety industry are required.
  • Technical proficiency in the commercial Fire Alarm/Fire Life Safety industry is required.
  • The ability to interpret job specifications and drawings to coach sellers in developing winning strategies is required.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of contracting businesses and tiers of contractors is required.
  • Organizational, presentation, and negotiation skills are required.
  • Candidates must be at least 21 years old and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations, and must meet eligibility requirements to participate in Siemens' fleet vehicle program.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Promote team selling and expand existing relationships across divisions and/or geographic areas.
  • Act as a resource to sales employees regarding products, applications, and services, and support the sales process through all phases, including job turnover and implementation.
  • Communicate goals, mentor employees to develop skills, lead employee performance, conduct performance appraisals, and coach sellers to assess customer needs strategically and identify customer buying priorities.
  • Review bids for accuracy and alignment with company and customer objectives; assist employees in setting margins, identifying resources, and assessing future business; and establish executive-level relationships with targeted contractors and customers.
  • Network with field organization, headquarters, and other Siemens divisions to learn about offerings; share knowledge with the team and other employees; develop sales forecasts; and provide input to sales targets.
  • Assist the sales team in identifying market opportunities, develop strategies to improve the company's impact, and participate in long-range sales planning and growth strategies.
  • Articulate and drive the digitalization strategy, remote services, and big data analytics; maintain trade contacts; and participate in industry association functions.
  • Travel overnight an average of 10% for training and business development.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Engineering is preferred.
  • At least 8 years of sales experience and a proven track record within the commercial Fire/Life Safety industry, including 2 or more years of direct sales management experience, are preferred.
  • Management experience in the construction industry is preferred.
  • Proficiency with Salesforce CRM is preferred.
  • NICET Level II or higher certification in Fire is preferred.

About the Company

Siemens

Automation, digitalization, and smart infrastructure provider

Siemens is a global engineering and technology company focused on automation, digitalization, smart infrastructure, and mobility. Its products and solutions span industrial automation systems, electrical equipment, energy management, and digital services that help industries run more efficiently. The company’s core technology comes from its history of electrical generation and distribution, including the dynamo-electric principle, and it now sells hardware, software, and services that connect factories, buildings, grids, and transportation networks. Siemens differentiates itself through scale, a broad portfolio across the value chain, and a long track record of large-scale, multi-country projects in infrastructure and industry. Its goal is to enable smarter, more sustainable industrial processes and urban systems by integrating hardware, software, and digital services to improve productivity, energy efficiency, and mobility.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Munich, Germany
Founded
1847

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