Sales Manager - Fire Alarm / Life Safety Solutions

Job ID: 522535Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States of AmericaSalary: $135,303 - $231,948Company: Siemens Sales Manager - Fire Alarm / Life Safety Solutions Job ID 522535 Posted since 16-Sep-2026 Organization Smart Infrastructure Field of work Sales Company Siemens Industry, Inc. Experience level Experienced Professional Job type Full-time Work mode Office/Site only Employment type Permanent Location(s) Chicago - Illinois - United States of America 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 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 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 implementationCommunicate 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 prioritiesReview bids to ensure accuracy to meet company and customer objectives; assist employees in setting margins, identifying resources, and assessing future business and establish executive-level relationships with targeted contractors and customersNetwork 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 targetsAssist 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 developmentYou will make an impact with these qualifications:Basic Qualifications:  High School Diploma or state-recognized GED5+ 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 organizationExperience coaching and/or mentoring other sales professionalsMust be able to demonstrate:The ability to interpret job specifications and drawings to coach sellers in developing winning strategiesWorking knowledge and understanding of contracting business with tier of contractors Organizational, presentation, and negotiation skillsMust 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 programLegally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorshipPreferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Engineering Management experience in the commercial fire alarm / life safety industryProficiency with Salesforce CRMNICET Level II (or higher) certification Ready to create your own journey? Join us today!About SiemensWe 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 Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global WorkforceWe 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 #SIB2026LIYou’ll Benefit FromSiemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: 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 StatementSiemens 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. EEO is the LawApplicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law. Reasonable AccommodationsIf you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodation for disability form. If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status. Pay TransparencySiemens follows Pay Transparency laws. Application Deadline This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. 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