Fire/Life SafetySolutions Senior Sales Executive

Siemens; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Solutions Senior Sales Executive to drive growth in the Rolling Meadows/greater Chicago area within our commercial Smart Buildings Total Fire Alarm & Life Safety Solutions team.

The role focuses on developing and managing contractor, consultant, authority having jurisdiction, developer, and end-user relationships, pursuing opportunities, and executing sophisticated deals within Siemens guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years experience in end-to-end sales in commercial fire alarm/life safety or related industries.
• Proficient in verbal and written English communication.
• Must be 21+ with valid driver’s license.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Proficiency with Salesforce CRM.

Responsibilities

• Understand market, customers, and decision influencers across the region and stay informed on market trends.
• Develop a vertical market/account plan and identify new opportunities with end-user customers.
• Maintain a qualified funnel and achieve new orders and profit goals.
• Collaborate with operations and internal teams to ensure excellent customer outcomes.
• Attend industry events and build a network of Siemens contacts.

Skills

English communication

Microsoft Office

Sales experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering

NICET Level II Fire Alarm Certification

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Position Location: This role supports our Rolling Meadows, IL branch location, which serves customers throughout the greater Chicago, IL 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 tocreate efficient, safe, adaptable, andresponsible environments. Our aimisn’tjust about improvingbuildings;it’sabout creating perfect places that improve people’s lives.

Transformthe everydaywith us!

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 havingjurisdiction, 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 andservices, and yourexpertiseand regular interaction with the customers will help themoptimizeandfacilitatea safe, emergency-ready workplace.

This position can be entry level (0-3 years experience) or mid level (3 - 7 years experience) based on directly related experience.

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.Identifynew 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.


• Attendindustry-specific networking events; activelyparticipatein professional organizations such as NFPA, NFSA, ASHE, NBFAA, AFAA, IFMA, SAME, 7x24, etc. to build a network of contacts and torepresentSiemens in the market.


• Influencenew 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 onsold projectsto ensure satisfactory completion. Maintain relationships with customers to ensure highest satisfaction levels and future business.


• Have developed organizational, presentation, and negotiation skills


• Activelyparticipatein 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:

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or state-recognized GED


• Experience inend-to-endsales, business development, or consulting within the commercial fire alarm/life safety or similar commercial building/construction industries.
  
  
  
  • 3+ years experience (mid level)
  
  
  • 0+ years experience (entry level)
  
  
  
  


• Verbal and written communication skillsin English.


• ExperienceusingMicrosoft Office suite.


• Must be21years of age andpossessa valid driver's license with limited violations


• 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


• NICET Level II Fire Alarm Certification


• On-the-job experience withcommon fire and life safety systems and equipment andexperiencewith building fire alarm codes and standards (IFC, IBC, NFPA, etc.)


• Must be able todemonstratefinancialexpertiseestimatingand sellingtechnical solutions and service product lines effectively and independentlyand accountdevelopment and strategic sales skills


• Experience selling to electrical and general contractors and performing fire alarm design services with electrical/fire protection engineers


• Proficiencywith Salesforce CRM

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About Siemens

We are a glob=al 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 valueforcustomers.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed toprovidingequitableopportunities 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 transformthe everydaywith us.

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 $55,264 - $115,790 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.