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Siemens Fire Alarm/Life Safety (Service) Sales Executive - Central Illinois in Peoria, Illinois
Job Family: Buildings
Req ID: 502486
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're 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!
Siemens Smart Infrastructure Buildings is looking for a Service Sales Executive to support our Fire Alarm & Life Safety Services business across Central Illinois (Peoria, Bloomington, Springfield, and Champaign). This role can be remote from anywhere in the Central IL territory and is ideal for someone who wants to build a sales career working with real customers, real facilities, and technology that protects people and property.
In this role, you’ll introduce Siemens’ service solutions to commercial customers such as hospitals, universities, manufacturing sites, and large facilities. You’ll spend your time in the field, meeting customers, learning their environments, and helping them keep critical systems running safely and reliably. You don’t need years of industry experience - we provide training, tools, and support - but you do need curiosity, drive, and an interest in building relationships while growing a book of business. If you’re excited by new conversations, enjoy being out in the market, and want a role with clear earning potential and long‑term career paths, this is a strong place to start.
Based on experience, this role can also be a Senior Sales Executive for those candidates with directly-related commercial fire alarm industry sales experience.
As a Service * *Sales Executive , you will:
Build and grow a pipeline of new service opportunities across the assigned Central Illinois territory, meeting booking, revenue, and profit goals through a mix of new customer acquisition and expansion of existing accounts
Spend significant time customer‑facing, meeting on site with facility leaders and decision makers to understand needs, discuss service options, and recommend solutions that support fire and life safety system performance
Develop working knowledge of the local market, customer segments, and competitors, while staying current on fire, life safety, building systems, and service trends that impact customer operations
Partner closely with operations, estimators, sales support, and cross‑functional teams to develop pricing, prepare proposals, secure approvals, and deliver consistent, high‑quality customer outcomes
Represent Siemens in the market by participating in industry events and professional associations, building relationships and awareness of Siemens as a trusted service provider
Manage forecasting, account planning, and sales activities with a structured approach, while participating in sales meetings, training, and ongoing development to strengthen selling and business skills
You will make an impact with these qualifications:
Basic Qualifications: _ _ _ _
2+ years of sales experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business with demonstrated interest or experience in customer-facing, sales, or business development activities
Demonstrated negotiation, presentation, and organizational skills
High School Diploma or state-recognized GED
Must 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 Program
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
Sales experience within the commercial fire alarm/life safety industry
NICET Fire Alarm Certification
On-the-job experience with estimating and selling technical solutions and servicing offerings effectively and independently
Familiarity with building life safety inspection codes and standards (IFC, IBC, NFPA, CMS, etc.)
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.
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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. #LI-SW1
$50,000 $86,000
Organization: Smart Infrastructure
Job Type: Full-time
Category: Sales