Job Family: Sales
Req ID: 403418
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SIEMENS Smart Infrastructure is seeking a confident, self-motivated, and technical Senior Sales Executive to grow our MAC (Move/Add/Change) Fire Service business in the Minneapolis, MN area in vertical markets such as Healthcare, Corporate Real Estate, Data Centers, K-12, Universities, Federal, and State facilities. Using your technical and financial expertise, along with your critical thinking and negotiation skills, you will help tailor our customer’s needs into winning solutions, for the direct end-user service market.
As a Senior Service Sales Executive, you will:
Establish contact with prospects and qualify potential buyers of Service Agreements by scheduling sales calls, following up of leads and utilizing outlined marketing strategies for commercial building system products to include automation controls, fire alarm, total fire life safety service offerings, electrical, and mechanical systems
Position Siemens as an industry leader among service providers and position service as a key Siemens differentiator to customers and prospects
Prospects and customers would include new and existing Siemens installations and installations of 3rd party automation, electrical, fire, and mechanical products and solutions
Jointly works with the multiple levels of the customer’s organization to understand and document their business and facility goals and how success is measured. Aligns the customers objectives with services to ensure that their building systems perform as required to achieve their facility and business goals
Develop value-based sales proposals, estimates, specifications, and presentations. Works with operations, finance, legal and other inside and outside resources as needed to complete a compelling proposal and close the sale
Follow through on sold projects to ensure satisfactory completion. Ensures a smooth “sale to operations” turnover and monitors progress
Assist in resolving collections and other customer satisfaction issues as needed
Stay involved with the customer to grow the Service Agreement when renewed by proposing additional customer valued services from the comprehensive Siemens portfolio
Prepare accurate and thorough sales activity reports, forecast reports and expense tracking
Participate in sales department meetings, workshops, training, and professional development seminars
Actively involved and participates in civic and professional and industry organizations such as NFPA, BOMA, ASHE, IAHSS, ASIS, SIA, NBFAA, AFAA, ESA, and etc.
Keep current on automation, electrical, fire and mechanical market business and product trends
Continue to pursue in-depth product and service knowledge and acquire deeper selling, technical and financial skills
Develop and deploy effective Service strategies to grow their accounts and capture more Service wallet share. Prepares annual service roadmap for each account managed. Team sells with solutions sales executives. Develops and builds long-term relationships. Expand the value of assigned accounts for all Siemens offerings. Focus on customer retention and satisfaction/loyalty
Focus is on prospecting and selling directly to end-users and the retention and growth of their service business with Siemens
Key success drivers would include managing the entire sales process including uncovering the opportunity, developing a service solution/value proposition, conducting a goals to service alignment workshop, preparing the proposal, creating the contract, negotiating terms, closing opportunities, and providing on-going customer service selling any upgrades and add-on opportunities
You will make an impact with these qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
High School Diploma or state-recognized GED
Experience in sales, business development, project management, specialist, or consulting within the Commercial Fire Alarm or similar Commercial building/construction industries
Must have a working knowledge of common fire and life safety systems and equipment, including but not limited to; fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, fire pumps, fire extinguishers, kitchen hood suppression, etc.
Familiarity with the related Fire Alarm and Sprinkler NFPA codes and standards that document the required inspection, testing and maintenance of these systems is essential
Ability to perform customer site surveys to support the development of multi-offering service estimates and proposals across a broad fire and life safety portfolio
Employ a customer focused approach that relates the benefits of scheduled maintenance and code compliance to customers’ business goals and challenges
Build and maintain strong end-user customer relationships that position Siemens as their valued and trusted fire and life safety services provider
Knowledge of and strong networking relationships within the local market is strongly desired
Must be willing and available to travel 5-10% overnight for training and business development
Must be legally authorized for employment in the United States and must not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States
Must possess a valid, clean Driver's license and be at least 21 years of age in order to participate in the required Siemens vehicle reimbursement program.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering
5+ year experience in sales, account, and business development or consulting within the commercial fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, life safety or similar commercial building/construction industries
Experience selling service agreements to multiple levels of the customer’s organization (end-users/building owners)
Working knowledge of common fire and life safety systems and equipment
Familiarity with building life safety inspection codes and standards (IFC, IBC, NFPA, CMS, etc.)
NICET Fire Alarm Certification
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 $65,100 - $111,600 / year, along with a no-cap commission structure. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
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
Ready to create your own journey? Join us today and help create a better #TomorrowWithUs!
About Siemens:
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