Mgr, Outside Sales

$125,000 - $135,000/Yr

Detector Electronics Corp - Houston, TX

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Houston, TX
1,001-5,000 employees
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Spectrum Safety Solutions is a global leader in fire detection and suppression solutions, operating in over 20 countries with approximately 1,400 employees. The company focuses on high-hazard applications across various sectors, including critical infrastructure, oil and gas, marine, and clean energy. As part of this dynamic environment, the Regional Sales Manager will play a crucial role in driving sales and building relationships with key customers in the Petrochemical Oil and Gas, Power Generation and Distribution, Aircraft Hangars, Munitions, and Clean Energy markets. This position requires a proactive approach to sales, emphasizing the development of new business opportunities and the management of existing accounts. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing sales strategies, monitoring performance against established KPIs, and reporting results to senior management. This role demands strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills to effectively engage with customers and internal stakeholders. The Regional Sales Manager will be expected to develop and maintain direct business relationships with key end-users and national accounts, driving growth in assigned regions. This includes managing complex project pursuits from discovery to closure, leading negotiations, and defining value propositions that enhance the company's market position. The role also involves advising and coaching sales channels, ensuring that the sales team is equipped to pursue opportunities effectively. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in outside sales, particularly in developing high-potential territories and working collaboratively with channel partners and engineering firms. This is a hunter position, requiring a proactive approach to prospecting and account management, with a focus on delivering tailored solutions to meet customer needs.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and grow direct business with key end-users or national accounts.
  • Drive business growth and expansion into assigned region/channel and accounts for new, existing base and upgrade opportunities.
  • Support execution of sales objectives to achieve KPIs, including sales reporting, analytics, pipeline management, and bid preparation.
  • Manage complex project pursuits or opportunity development from discovery to close.
  • Lead complex negotiations, define value propositions and strategies to improve the company's position, ensuring long-term contracts and recurrent revenue streams.
  • Advise, coach, and assist sales channels in their sales pursuit activities.
  • Develop and maintain a strong relationship with customers by reinforcing quality, continuous innovation, and solution selling.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive account plans for each account or customer.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 5+ years of diversified sales experience in the Technology Field
  • Ability to travel at least 50% of the time

Nice-to-haves

  • Bachelor's degree in business, technical field, or engineering discipline
  • Experience in Fire Detection systems
  • Understanding of industrial fire protection/suppression and flammable/toxic gas detection systems
  • Knowledge and ability to integrate control systems through different protocols, such as Modbus, Ethernet Modbus, DLR Ethernet and Controlnet OPC
  • Comprehensive Knowledge of Fire Protection standards such as NFPA's, FM and UL
  • Comprehensive knowledge on the Fire protection market, including Flame and Gas detectors and Fire control systems
  • Ability to lead technical trainings for instrumentation and automation engineers
  • Strong selling and logical thinking skills along with thorough judgement to make strategic decisions
  • Experience with large project sales initiatives and proposal development
  • Ability to build relationships internally and externally
  • Self-motivated with the ability to follow-up on issues and progress to meet leadership expectations
  • Experience working cooperatively and respectfully on multicultural/cross-functional teams
  • Knowledge of how to present ideas and strategies clearly to diverse audiences, leadership, and decision-makers
  • Excellent written, verbal skills, and a passion for continuous improvement
  • Capability to perform in a fast-paced and changing environment
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