Sales Manager - Fire Sales - Western Region

Federal Signal Corporation; Park Forest (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Insurance (life, medical, dental,视)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401(k) with matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Smoke-free, drug-free workplace

Cell phone

Computer

Use of company vehicle

Approved travel expenses

Job summary

Federal Signal Corporation seeks an experienced Fire sales professional to grow the Western Region from California. You will lead sales efforts for new Fire opportunities, coordinate with distributors and end users, and monitor market trends to meet objectives.

The role requires traveling extensively, strong communication, and collaboration across teams to maintain margins and drive revenue. University Park operations and a strong safety culture support field success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• 5 years' experience in Automotive, Fleet and/or Fire Department sales.
• Willingness to travel extensively.
• Strong communication and multi-channel problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities to obtain assigned new business and sales quota.
• Communicates with business unit personnel about market conditions and product position.
• Responds quickly to market opportunities and distributor communications.
• Develops and implements an annual sales plan.
• Coordinates participation in trade shows with non-sales staff.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Spanish language (bonus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing

Tools

Word processing

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

Responsible for increasing Fire sales to meet sales objectives for the Western Region, leads sales effort to develop new account Fire opportunities and maintains awareness of market trends and competition with ideal candidate based in California.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities to obtain assigned new business and sales quota.
• Communicates with business unit personnel concerning the business environment, how our products rate in the marketplace, price sensitivity, product mix, technology, market trends, etc., and how to resolve procedural, sales distribution, delivery and service problems.
• Responds in a timely and effective manner to competitive and market opportunities as well as communications from distributors, dealers, OEMs, end users and the factory.
• Communicates to manufacturer reps and group staff on all pertinent matters of mutual concern.
• Develops and implements an annual sales plan.
• Coordinates participation in local, state, regional and national trade shows with non-sales staff as required.
• Maintains quarterly market coverage documentation. Processes annual distributor agreements, documents and approves additions/ deletions to the distributor network.
• Contributes positively to the corporate bottom line through effective expense control.
• Facilitates information flow to the factory, sales reps and accounts in a timely fashion.
• Works with inside sales team to maintain all quotations within assigned territory and ensures an acceptable level of margin.
• Forecasts accurately; sales by product on a monthly basis to coordinate production schedules and ensure timely delivery of products.
• Monitors administrative responsibilities to meet deadlines set by group management (e.g., expense reports, new business reports, quarterly narratives, monthly schedules, and/ or forecasts, etc.).

Education, Requirements And Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of study preferred (e.g., Business, Marketing, etc.)
• Preferred Five (5) years' experience in Automotive, Fleet and/or Fire Department sales.
• Willingness to travel extensively.
• Working knowledge of word processing, database and spreadsheet plus strong customer issue trouble-shooting capabilities using multiple channels
• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively communicating information, both verbally and in written word to diverse audiences
• Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish a plus.

WAGE:

Base salary of $75,000- $85,000, Plus Sales Incentive Plan Bonus.

Benefits Of Employment

• annual bonus potential
• insurance (life, medical, dental, vision)
• paid holidays
• paid vacation
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• tuition reimbursement
• smoke-free, drug-free workplace
• cell phone
• computer
• use of company vehicle
• approved travel expenses

About Us

Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

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