Senior Sales Executive, Fire Alarm & Life Safety

Siemens Mobility; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sr. Sales Executive to drive growth in the Smart Buildings sector. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your sales expertise to foster relationships with contractors and end-users, ensuring the delivery of cutting-edge fire alarm and life safety solutions. You'll be at the forefront of transforming environments into safer, smarter spaces, while achieving ambitious booking and profit goals. This position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a collaborative atmosphere with a no-cap commission structure, allowing you to maximize your potential while contributing to sustainable progress through innovative technology.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

No-cap commission structure

Flexible work from home options

Structured sales development program

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in sales or business development in commercial construction.
• Must complete NICET Level I Fire Alarm Certification within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Achieve booking and profit goals through contractor and end-user relationships.
• Develop market strategies and consult with customers on fire safety solutions.

Skills

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Expertise

Customer Relationship Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce CRM

Job description

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. Improving 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.

Transform the everyday with us

The Contractor and End-User/Owner Sr. Sales Executive is committed to supporting Siemens New Construction projects business largely through Electrical Contractor relationships and supporting Siemens End-User/Owner direct projects business within our commercial Smart Buildings Total Fire Alarm & Life Safety team.

In this role, you will achieve booking and profit goals by developing and implementing plans to grow, develop, and manage contractor, consultant, authority having jurisdiction, developer, and end-user/owner relationships; capitalize on sales opportunities within the territory; and effectively execute simple and complex bid market and sophisticated consultative deals independently within our established guidelines.Why is this so important? Our Sales Executives are ambassadors of quality Siemens technology, products and services, and your expertise and regular interaction with the customers will help them optimize and facilitate a safe, emergency-ready workplace.

As a Total Fire Alarm & Life Safety Solutions Sr Sales Executive you will:

• Achieve new order/booking and profit goals based on your assigned quota.
• Develop and maintain a qualified funnel of opportunities including forecasting expected order intake. Deliver on forecasted results consistently.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the marketplace, competitor offerings, customers, and decision influencers across the region, segments, and verticals within the region. Keep current on automation, electrical, fire, mechanical, and IoT market business and product trends.
• Develop a vertical market and account management plan that focuses on strategic growth. Identify new business opportunities to grow in new markets or adjacent segments and develop “go to market” strategies to drive business to the end user customer and the standard construction channel.
• Act as a consultant to multiple levels of the customer’s organization by understanding their challenges and recommending services to ensure their building systems perform as required to achieve business goals.
• Consult with the customer and determine budgeting and investment requirements.
• Position Siemens as an industry leader among service providers, leveraging Siemens world-class digital service delivery as a key differentiator.
• Collaborate with operations and internal teams to deliver excellent customer outcomes.
• Work with your internal sales support to enable you to spend more time with your customers.
• Collaborate with sales estimators to prepare cost estimates and customer bid packages.
• Partner with other sales business teams to plan, target, and acquire new projects and accounts.
• Set pricing based on identified value of the services offered to the customer.
• Work with operations, finance, legal and other inside and outside resources to obtain the sale.
• Actively participate in sales department meetings, workshops, and seminars to stay knowledgeable on current market, business, and product trends.
• Expected to spend minimum 50% of time in customer facing activities, performed in person and on customer site.
• Work with existing customer base supporting their needs as well as act as a hunter to bring in new customers to the business.
• Travel overnight ~10% for training and business development as required based on your assigned territory.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or state-recognized GED
• Minimum 3 years experience in end-to-end sales, business development, or consulting within the commercial fire alarm/life safety or similar commercial building construction industries
• Must complete NICET Level I Fire Alarm Certification testing within 2 years
• Must be able to demonstrate financial expertise estimating and selling technical solutions and service product lines effectively and independently and account development and strategic sales skills
• Verbal and written communication skills in English
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite
• Must be 21 years 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
• This position supports Siemens customers that requires all employees and vendors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Where permitted by applicable law and in accordance with an accommodation based on legally protected reasons

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering
• 5+ years experience in end-to-end sales, business development, or consulting within the commercial fire alarm/life safety or similar commercial building construction industries
• Knowledge of common fire and life safety systems and equipment and familiarity with building fire alarm codes and standards (IFC, IBC, NFPA, etc.)
• Experience selling to electrical and general contractors and performing fire alarm design services with electrical/fire protection engineers
• Proficiency with Salesforce CRM

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 $60,000-103,000 plus an uncapped commission structure. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
• A no-cap commission structure that allows you to grow your accounts as much as you want…the sky’s the limit!
• Extensive Siemens Smart Infrastructure Service and Product portfolios provide opportunities to expand your customer base.
• Fast ramp-up time with our structured sales development program that provides you with a plan for quickly learning about Siemens products, processes, and people.
• Work life blend and the flexibility to work from home when needed for a better balance to life.

Ready to create your own journey? Join us today.

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 with purpose adding real value for customers.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

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. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.

Protecting the environment, conserving our natural resources, fostering the health and performance of our people as well as safeguarding their working conditions are core to our social and business commitment at Siemens. They are an integral part of our Business Conduct Guidelines and our corporate strategy.