Fire/Life SafetySolutions Senior Sales Executive
Siemens Mobility
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Job summary
Siemens Mobility in Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking a Solutions Senior Sales Executive to drive growth in the Smart Buildings Fire Alarm & Life Safety portfolio. You will develop strategic plans, build relationships with contractors, consultants, and end-users, and close sophisticated deals within our guidelines.
You will stay informed on market trends, maintain a healthy sales funnel, collaborate with operations, and attend industry events.
Qualifications
- End-to-end sales experience in commercial fire alarm/life safety or related building industries.
- Proven ability to develop and manage accounts in construction sectors.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% overnight.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement plans to grow and manage relationships with contractors, consultants, authority having jurisdiction, developers and end-users.
- Achieve booking and profit goals by pursuing opportunities within the territory.
- Collaborate with operations and other sales divisions for new projects and accounts.
- Attend industry events and participate in professional organizations to build a market network.
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Job description
518298
19-Ago-2026
Smart Infrastructure
Mid-level Professional
Position Location: This role supports our Rolling Meadows, IL branch location, which serves customers throughout the greater Chicago, IL a rea.
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 i mproving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why 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?
Our Smart Buildings help to create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aim isn’t just about improving buildings; it’s about creating perfect places that improve people’s lives.
The Solutions Senior Sales Executive is committed to supporting our Solutions (New Construction) business within our commercial Smart Buildings Total Fire Alarm & Life Safety Solutionsteam. 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 your expertise and regular interaction with the customers will help them optimize and facilitate a safe, emergency-ready workplace.
- 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; 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 onsold projectsto ensure satisfactory completion. Maintain relationships with customers to ensure highest satisfaction levels and future business.
- Have developed organizational, presentation, and negotiation skills
- 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.
- High School Diploma or state-recognized GED
- e xperience inend-to-endsales, business development, or consulting within the commercial fire alarm/life safety or similar commercial building construction industries
- 3+ years experience (senior sales executive)
- 0+ years experience (sales executive)
- Verbal and written communication skillsin English
- Experience using Microsoft Office suite
- Must be21years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering
- 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 to demonstrate financial expertise estimatingand sellingtechnical solutions and service product lines effectively and independently and account development and strategic sales skills
- Experience selling to electrical and general contractors and performing fire alarm design services with electrical/fire protection engineers
- Proficiency with Salesforce CRM
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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 with purpose adding real value for customers.
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 transformthe everydaywith us.
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.
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this linkAccommodationfor disability form . If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.
This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.
California residents have the right to receive additional notices about theirpersonal information. To learn more, clickhere .
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this linkAccommodationfor disability form . If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.
Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.
This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.
California residents have the right to receive additional notices about theirpersonal information. To learn more, clickhere .
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered foremployment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.
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