Building Automation Solutions - Sales Executive or Senior Sales Executive

Siemens; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens seeks a Solutions Sales Executive or Senior Sales Executive to grow our Smart Buildings Automation Controls Solutions team in the Houston region. The role focuses on new business development with contractors, consultants, developers, and end users, driving bookings and profitability within established guidelines.

You will be an ambassador of Siemens technology, building trusted relationships, and leveraging our digital service delivery to differentiate offerings.

Qualifications

• Sales experience or customer-facing role within the commercial building automation industry or related construction industry.
• Senior Sales Executive requires 3+ years of sales or customer-facing technical experience in building automation, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, or related field.
• Ability to estimate and sell technical solutions and services independently.
• Demonstrated organizational, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Fluent English communication, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Achieve new order/booking and profit goals based on your assigned quota.
• Develop and maintain a qualified funnel of opportunities with forecasting.
• Identify new business opportunities and drive go-to-market strategies.
• Collaborate with operations and internal teams to deliver customer outcomes.
• Spend at least 50% of time in customer-facing activities.
• Travel overnight ~10% for training and business development.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer-facing

English communication

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Family: Buildings

Req ID: 526870

Position Location: This role supports our Houston, TX branch location, which serves customers throughout the greater Houston, TX area.

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. We are improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation!We know that the only way a business thrivesis if our people are thriving.That’swhy we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways.Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

OurSmart Buildingshelp to create efficient, safe, adaptable, andresponsible environments. Our aimisn’tjust about improvingbuildings;it’sabout creating perfect places that improve people’s lives. Transform the everyday with us!

The Solutions Sales Executive or Senior Sales Executive is committed to supporting our new construction business within our commercial Smart Buildings Automation Controls Solutions team. Our Solutions Sales team will achieve booking and profit goals by developing and implementing plans to grow, develop, and manage contractor, consultant, 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.

This position can be either a Sales Executive (entry-level) or a Senior Sales Executive (mid-level) depending on directly related experience.

As a Solutions Sales Executive or Senior Sales Executive, you will:

You will make an impact with these qualifications:

• Achieve new order/booking and profit goals based on your assigned quota.
• Develop and maintain a qualified funnel of opportunities including forecasting expected order intake. Deliver on forecasted results consistently.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the marketplace, competitor offerings, customers, and decision influencers across the region, segments, and verticals within the region. Keep current on automation market business and product trends.
• Develop a vertical market and account management plan that focuses on strategic growth. Identify new business opportunities to grow in new markets or adjacent segments and develop “go to market” strategies to drive business to the end user customer and the standard construction channel.
• Act as a consultant to multiple levels of the customer’s organization by understanding their challenges and recommending services to ensure their building systems perform as required to achieve business goals.
• Attend industry-specific networking events; actively participate in professional organizations such as ASHRAE, AEE or USGBC to build a network of contacts and to represent Siemens in the market.
• Consult with the customer and determine budgeting and investment requirements.
• Position Siemens as an industry leader among service providers, leveraging Siemens world‑class digital service delivery as a key differentiator.
• Collaborate with operations and internal teams to deliver excellent customer outcomes.
• Work with your internal sales support to enable you to spend more time with your customers.
• Collaborate with sales estimators to prepare cost estimates and customer bid packages.
• Partner with other sales business teams to plan, target, and acquire new projects and accounts.
• Set pricing based on identified value of the services offered to the customer.
• Work with operations, finance, legal and other inside and outside resources to obtain the sale.
• Actively participate in sales department meetings, workshops, and seminars to stay knowledgeable on current market, business, and product trends.
• Expected to spend minimum 50% of time in customer facing activities, performed in person and on customer site.
• Work with existing customers supporting their needs and act as a hunter to bring new customers to the business.
• Travel overnight ~10% for training and business development as required based on your assigned territory.

Basic Qualifications:

• Sales Executive (entry-level) : Sales experience or experience in a customer-facing role within the commercial building automation industry or a related commercial construction industry, such as HVAC, mechanical or electrical
• Senior Sales Executive (mid-level) : 3+ years of sales experience or customer-facing technical experience (such as project management, engineering, or technician): either within the building automation, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, or a closely related commercial construction industry
• Must be able to demonstrate financial expertise to estimate and sell technical solutions and service offerings effectively and independently
• On-the-job exposure to account development and strategic sales skills
• Verbal and written communication skills in English
• Must be able to demonstrate organizational, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite
• High School Diploma or state-recognized GED
• 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
• Salesforce CRM
• Software, IoT, and networking experience
• Experience in developing energy service opportunities taking advantage of local utility incentives and federal incentives
• Experience in the life sciences, healthcare, education, data center, and commercial office vertical markets
• Experience selling to end users/owners and demonstrated understanding of how to market, position, and sell cloud-based, data-driven service programs such as fault detection and diagnostics to existing and new customers

About Siemens

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology withpurposeadding real value for customers.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us. #LI-SW1 #Central-EREF #VeteranCareers #TransitioningServiceMember #MilitarySpouse

You’ll Benefit From

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

The pay range for this position is $56,922 – $119,264 annually plus an uncapped sales incentive structure. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Organization: Smart Infrastructure

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Sales