Area Sales Manager - Northern California

RapidFire Safety & Security; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of fire life safety and security solutions is hiring an Area Sales Manager for Northern California. In this role, you will lead sales strategies and manage a team to grow business production while fostering relationships with key clients in a consultative sales approach. A dynamic opportunity to significantly impact market presence and revenue in a high-demand area.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in commercial fire alarm/life safety and security systems.
• Experience as a P&L manager with achieved results.
• Valid driver's license free of violations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for direct sales to assigned Key Accounts and strategic opportunities.
• Lead and manage a team of sales representatives.
• Develop and implement sales strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of security and life safety industry

Attention to safety and detail

Teamwork

Sales Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, Marketing or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

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Description

Area Sales Manager – Northern California

Position Description

Description

Area Sales Manager – Northern California

Position Description

About RapidFire Safety & Security

RapidFire Safety & Security is a leading provider of fire life safety and security solutions, earning customer trust by delivering exceptional value through strategic acquisitions, allowing us to drive organic growth in every market through the excellence of our teammates.

Job Summary

The Area Sales Manager position is responsible for providing professional and inspiring servant leadership to grow our Business Production in Northern California. In this role, the position will be responsible for Direct Sales to assigned Key Accounts, Strategic Sales opportunities, and Mid-Market Commercial accounts and new clients. In addition, this role will lead, manage and oversee sales, strategy and all operational activities for the area. This highly visible position develops and maintains personal contact with new and current major customers at the executive level through hands-on selling with key accounts and driving new Logo’s and strategies to increase revenue and market share.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of teamwork
• Achieve Installation, RMR and New Logos according to Assigned Quota through direct selling with RapidFire Total Solutions strategic approach.
• Be well versed in selling Fire Alarm and Security Solutions and services, RMR and comprehensive solutions through a consultative approach.
• Primarily focus on sales in the Mid-Commercial area, with a mix of existing and new client sales.
• Lead and manage a team of sales representatives, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure individual and team targets are met as the team grows.
• Develop and implement sales strategies and tactics to drive business growth and increase market share.
• Foster profitability growth through definition and implementation of team-selling strategies that expand services with existing customers and/or penetrate new accounts.
• Assist with establishing and managing sales goals for Northern California and assure targets are achieved.
• Conduct sales meetings as warranted to review progress, provide feedback, and address any issues or challenges.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, ensuring excellent customer satisfaction and retention.
• Sell directly to assigned high profile customers and grow revenue and net profit for area.
• Identify new clients, business opportunities and target markets and develop strategies to penetrate and expand into these areas through Direct Sales against established Production Quotas.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing and product development, to ensure alignment and support for sales initiatives.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations for sales team members, where warranted and directed, and provide constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
• Stay informed about industry best practices and new sales techniques, and train and develop the sales team accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and enforce ethical sales practices.
• Assure jobs are installed by contracted terms.
• Collaborate with Operations Teams to Collaborate with Operations Teams to assure optimal workforce utilization for sales and support functions to provide input on effective staffing for current and future business needs.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and local rules and regulations applicable to the geographic area as well as all company policies and procedures.
• Act like a company representative and liaison to customers and local authorities to capitalize on local market opportunities.
• As a leadership role, with operations leaders, assist assuring systems are serviced and inspected by contracted terms related to Sales activities.
• Motivate branch team members
• Provide accurate reports and forecasts to management
• Mentor and coach branch leadership team.
• Identify problems and risks as early as possible and resolve or communicate to leadership
• Assist with achieving targets for Area P&L and KPI’s.
• Other duties as assigned by management
  
  

Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong knowledge of security and life industry
• Strong attention to safety and detail
• Ability to build consensus and relationships with customers, employees and leadership
  
  

Knowledge, Skill & Other Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in commercial building fire alarm/life safety and security systems: sales management and operations management leading, motivating, and directing a team towards achieving set goals and targets.
• Experience selling to commercial customers and contractors, Fire and Security Solutions.
• Experience as a P&L manager with achieved results in delivering performance to budget.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license free of violations.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Marketing or other related field, or equivalent work experience preferred
• Deep understanding of CRM systems and best practices
• Relevant industry certifications and/or certified sales leader professional (CSLP) or strategic sales management certification preferred
  
  

Base pay $72,000, 10% EBITA Bonus, and Commissions

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Public Safety

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