Sales Manager - Fire Alarm / Life Safety Solutions

Siemens Mobility; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking a Sales Manager for Fire Alarm / Life Safety Solutions to lead a team delivering smart building technology for Fire Alarm Solutions in new construction and to strengthen relationships across divisions.

You will hire and develop talent, drive digitalization and services strategy, and travel about 10% for training and business development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or state-recognized GED
• 5+ years of sales experience in fire alarm / life safety or related field
• Experience coaching and/or mentoring other sales professionals
• Ability to interpret job specifications and drawings to coach sellers in developing winning strategies
• Knowledge of contracting business with tiers of contractors
• Strong organizational, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Must be 21+, valid driver's license, and eligible to work in the U.S.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Promote team selling and expand relationships across divisions/geographies
• Support the sales process through all phases from bid to implementation
• Mentor and coach sales staff to develop skills and identify customer priorities
• Review bids, help set margins, and build executive-level relationships with contractors and customers
• Collaborate with field, HQ, and other divisions to share knowledge and develop sales forecasts
• Identify market opportunities; help develop long-range sales and growth strategies
• Articulate digitalization, remote services, and big data analytics to customers
• Travel overnight ~10% for training and business development

Skills

Sales experience

Coaching / mentoring

Interpreting job specs/drawings

Contracting knowledge

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Sales Manager - Fire Alarm / Life Safety Solutions

522535

16-Sep-2026

Smart Infrastructure

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 to create efficient, safe, adaptable, andresponsible environments. Our aimisn’estjust about improvingbuildings;it’sabout creating perfect places that improve people’s lives.

Transform the everyday with us!

The Fire Alarm / Life Safety Solutions Sales Manager is committed to promoting Siemens strong market position for delivering smart building technology for Fire Alarm Solutions (new construction) to help our customers create outstanding experiences for their customers. Our Sales Managers lead a team responsible for transforming buildings to be digitally connected and controlled and with your strong leadership skills and passion for team building you’ll help find and hire top talent, develop employees, and promote long-term retention.

As a Fire Alarm / Life Safety Solutions Sales Manager you will:

• Promote team selling and expansion of existing relationships across divisions and/or geographic areas.
• Act as a resource to sales employees regarding our products, applications, and services; support the sales process through all phases, including job turnover and implementation
• Communicate goals, provide mentoring to develop skills, lead employee performance, and conduct performance appraisals and coach sellers to strategically assess customer needs and identify customer buying priorities
• Review bids to ensure accuracy to meet company and customer objectives ; a ssist employees in setting margins, identifying resources, and assessing future business and establish executive-level relationship s with targeted contractors and customers
• Network with field organization, headquarters, and other Siemens divisions to gain knowledge of offerings, share knowledge with your team and other employees and develop sales forecasts and provide input to sales targets
• Assist the sales team in identifying market opportunities; develop strategies to improve impact to the company. Participate in development of long-range sales planning and growth strategies
• Articulate and drive our digitalization strategy, remote services, and big data analytics and maintain trade contacts and participate in industry association functions
• Travel overnight 10% on average for training and business development

You will make an impact with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or state-recognized GED
• 5+ years of sales experience and proven track record within the commercial fire alarm / life safety industry or closely related industry such as commercial security systems; we will also consider candidates with technical commercial fire alarm industry experience in a directly related customer-facing role that supports our sales organization
• Experience coaching and/or mentoring other sales professionals
• Must be able to demonstrate :
• The ability to interpret job specifications and drawings to coach sellers in developing winning strategies
• W orking knowledge and u nderstanding of contracting business with tier of contractors
• Organizational, presentation, and negotiation skills
• 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 sponsorshi p

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Engineering
• Management experience in the commercial fire alarm / life safety industry
• Proficiency with Salesforce CRM

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-DRR #Central- EREF #VeteranCareers #TransitioningServiceMember #MilitarySpouse #SIB2026LI

The pay range for this position is $135,303 - $231,948 annually with a target incentive of 25% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.

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Criminal History
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered foremployment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.

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