Regional Sales Manager - Fire

Regional Sales Manager – Fire (North West & Yorkshire)

Siemens Smart Infrastructure, Buildings is looking for a Regional Sales Manager for our Cerberus fire detection systems covering the North West and Yorkshire. Selling to and developing our partner network of trained fire system providers we’re searching for an energetic people person with great organisational skills and a desire to learn and grow. The position would suit either experienced sales professionals or engineers looking for a career change.

The Cerberus product offers outstanding quality and several unique features that bring real value to our customers. In addition, the fire industry is undergoing rapid and transformational change with ever-increasing product connectivity, system integration, and data collection leading to new business opportunities and improved customer experience and engagement. Siemens Buildings is part of Siemens Smart Infrastructure, so we offer all the benefits and opportunities of working for a global technology company.

Location: The business is happy for you to work from home as much as possible when you are not required to be on the road. Customer sites will be covering the Midlands and the west.

You’ll make a difference by:

• Develop sales in the area by building strong relationships with existing and potential partners.
• Plan and implement sales activities to achieve defined commercial targets.
• Pro-actively approach key consultants and end users to build pull business for the local partner network.
• Find opportunities and work with key stakeholders to ensure effective realisation of the potential identified.
• Provide sales support for the partners including application support, sales training, presentations, and other customer visits in support of partner sales development.
• Pro-actively co-ordinate with other Siemens team members to identify further opportunities for Siemens and Siemens partners.
• Maintain Salesforce based CRM for contacts, prospects, forecasts, and targets.

What we’re looking for

• Be someone who takes ownership for customers and cares about people and outcomes.
• Be pro-active, positive, assertive, and outgoing. You enjoy meeting new people and social interaction.
• Have a growth mindset to successfully learn and transition into this role to understand how we can meet the challenges of our customers.
• Be a great teammate with adaptable interpersonal skills to influence people and make things happen.
• Excellent listening & communication skills
• Be resilient and assertive when dealing with challenges.
• Be well organised and structured with the ability to prioritise to meet business goals.

• Have sales experience in a professional environment.
• Or demonstrable experience and extensive knowledge of the local fire market with a good understanding of the relevant standards e.g. BS5839-1
• Or a wide experience of commissioning and servicing different fire detection systems with a desire to move into a sales role.

What we offer

• Performance-Based Bonus: Enjoy an annual bonus linked to the company\\\’s performance
• Flexible Working Hours: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with our flexible working arrangements, enabling you to tailor your schedule to your needs.
• Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%.
• Time Off: 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days.

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us! Please let us know if you have any specific requirements during the application and interview process.

We are an equal opportunity employer. No other job details or non-relevant postings are included.