Hybrid remote/in-office

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 Service & Solutions Account Executive is committed to supporting our Solutions (New Construction) and Service Agreements businesses within our commercial Smart Buildings Total Fire Alarm & Life Safety and Security Service 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 relationships; capitalize on sales opportunities within the territory; and effectively execute sophisticated deals independently within our established guidelines. You will also support our Operations team whose focus is to perform fire/life safety and security service and maintenance in large commercial buildings such as hospitals, universities, and industrial facilities. 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 Service & Solutions Account 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. 
• Attend industry-specific networking events; actively participate in professional organizations such as NFPA, NFSA, ASHE, NBFAA, AFAA, IFMA, SAME, 7x24, etc. to build a network of contacts and to represent Siemens in the market.  
• 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 incustomer 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.  
• Have developed organizational, presentation, and negotiation skills 
• Travel overnight ~10% for training and business development as required based on your assigned territory.  

You will make an impact with these qualifications: 

Basic Qualifications:  

• High School Diploma or state-recognized GED 
• 8+ years of experience with sales, account and business development, or consulting within the commercial fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, life safety, security, low voltage or similar commercial building/construction industries.
• Must be able to demonstrate:
• Knowledge of common fire and life safety systems and equipment and familiarity with building fire alarm codes and standards (IFC, IBC, NFPA, etc.) 
• Financial expertise estimating and selling technical solutions and service product lines effectively and independently and account development and strategic sales skills  
• Experience selling service agreements to multiple levels of the customer’s organization 
• Organizational, presentation, and negotiation 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 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering 
• NICET Level II Fire Alarm Certification
• Experience selling to electrical and general contractors and performing fire alarm design services with electrical/fire protection engineers  
• Proficiency with Salesforce CRM  

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 Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce 

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, 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. 

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