Regional Sales Manager - Texas

Kidde Global Solutions; Texas; Remote; USD 121,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Kidde Global Solutions seeks an experienced Regional Sales Manager to drive sales across Fire Equipment Distribution, Electrical, and Industrial channels in Texas and parts of Louisiana. You will engage contractors, builders, and specifiers, executing regional strategies and collaborating with distributors to grow brand presence.

Reporting to the Regional Sales Director (Central), you will travel up to 65% annually and lead end-user engagement, ensuring alignment with product portfolios from

Qualifications

• 7+ years developing and executing strategic sales plans.
• Knowledge of fire and building codes.
• Experience in Electrical and/or Fire Equipment distribution channels.

Responsibilities

• Expand brand preference with contractors, builders, and specifiers.
• Educate end-users on product advantages and code compliance.
• Drive pull-through demand and align distributor execution with end-user needs.
• Support quotation activities and ensure alignment between end-user requirements and distributor execution.
• Travel up to 65% within Texas and part of Louisiana.

Skills

Strategic sales planning

CRM knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership

With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we're taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we're elevating the standards for an entire industry - and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.

At Kidde Global Solutions, you're joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you'll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We're committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You'll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.

Location: Remote Texas (Not El Paso area)

Salary Range: $121,406-$142,830 per year

Job type: Full-time

About This Role

We are seeking an experienced Regional Sales Manager in Texas to join the Kidde Global Solutions (KGS) team. This individual contributor role manages sales performance across the Fire Equipment Distribution, Electrical, and Industrial channels, while also engaging heavily with end-user influencers including contractors, builders, property maintenance teams, and specifiers. The selected candidate is responsible for daily execution of regional sales strategies, distributor and rep agency engagement, and end-user influence to drive growth across the Kidde, Badger, and Edwards Signaling product portfolios. The role reports directly to the Regional Sales Director (Central) and is part of a fast-paced, growing, transforming sales organization.

Key Responsibilities

• To expand preference for KGS brands at the specifying and installation level, the RSM will: Build strong relationships with contractors, builders, property maintenance teams, specifiers, and engineering firms
• Provide end-user education on product advantages, code compliance, and application best practices
• Drive pull-through demand by influencing brand preference at the contractor and specifier levels
• Support quotation activities and ensure alignment between end-user requirements and distributor execution.
• Execute up to 65% annual travel within assigned territory (Texas and portion of Louisiana)

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 7+ years developing and executing strategic sales plans

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Proven ability to influence contractors, builders, property managers, and specifiers
• Experience in Electrical and/or Fire Equipment distribution channels
• Knowledge of fire and building codes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite of products
• Ability to work in direct and matrixed environments
• Strong ability to manage challenging customer conversations
• CRM understanding and knowledge, particularly Salesforce

Compensation And Benefits

Individuals may be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company's performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual's knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements.

Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays), 401(k) with employer match, EAP assistance, and more.

World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety

Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.

Kidde Global Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.