Now Hiring - Commercial Sales Leader in Maryland Heights, MO

Commercial Business Leader

Safe Signal

The Role

Potter Electric Signal has launched a new business division, Safe Signal, which manufacturers flow, tamper and pressure products used in automatic fire sprinkler systems. To support the growth strategy, we are recruiting a Commercial Business Leader to drive market development and sales activities. This is a great opportunity for a successful and motivated individual with the desire to win to grow with us professionally.

We are looking for an ambitious and energetic Commercial Business Leader to help us advance the go-to-market strategy, improve our support to installers, and lead business development efforts. You will be the front of the company and will have the experience to create and implement an effective sales strategy with OEM partners and Wholesale Distribution. The goal is to drive sustainable financial growth by leveraging product technology, customer engagement, and application support. This is your opportunity to grow this new brand.

Each employee at Potter takes great pride in knowing that every product we assemble, service, and sell is for the purpose of saving lives around the world.

Our Mission
To protect everyone, everywhere. We are committed to providing dependable devices that are ready to serve when needed. We want to bring the industry an essential product that maintains the highest levels of life safety through exceptional quality, while providing our customers value through great service and technical support.

Our Vision
To be the worldwide leader in electro-mechanical monitoring devices for fire sprinkler systems.

Our People Vision
To provide employment opportunities to those individuals who are performance driven, team players, take pride in their work, and are enthusiastic and passionate about their job.

Our Rich History
Potter has been a part of the fire protection industry since 1898 and we are very proud of our rich history in the fire and life safety industry.

Today & Tomorrow
Potter is carrying on the legacy established since our beginning, by combining the latest technology in fire protection with the dedicated manpower for which we have been known for over one hundred years. With unwavering dedication to our customers, Potter looks to continue as the industry standard in both product and service. Potter looks to continue as the industry standard in both product and service with increased focus on adjacencies and International Expansion.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

This role requires you to work in a fast-paced environment and be comfortable with change.

· Develop, and execute on, a strategy and business plan that ensures achievement of Safe Signal’s division sales growth objectives

· Develop sales action plans that clearly define objectives, goals, schedules, and assignments to implement and achieve targeted opportunities.

· Develop, manage, and grow sales in North America with aggressive annual growth goals.

· Consistently deliver revenue and profitability targets ensuring division revenue goals and objectives are achieved quarter over quarter and year over year

· Execute channel strategies and mix, manage the relationships with key channel partners (distributors / contractors) to drive profitability and growth (maximize sales realizations).

· Support International Team in developing channel strategies for various regions of the world.

· Contribute to forecast models and KPI development for the division.

· Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers. Effectively manage business relationships with key customers to grow business and share of wallet.

· Navigate and sell to the multiple influencers in the sales value chain including design engineers, contractors, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

· Conduct persuasive technical sales presentations and demonstrations using a combination of software and hardware tools.

· Own the application sale – educate customers on the technology and drive increased adoption of the product line. Capitalize on the company’s technical advantages to drive increased demand.

· Lead the Applications Function to deliver pre and post sales support for projects.

· Manage the sales funnel and pipeline for sales activity, customer needs and requests, and facilitate appropriate follow-up.

· To track the competitive activities and market insights, fine-tune the strategy execution and give inputs for building the competitive position.

· Extensive travel nationally with a focus in certain high growth target regions to develop/generate demand and aggressively and sustainably grow the business.

· Contribute with ideas for New Product Development in terms of market segmentation, pricing, and launch.

People Management & Development:

· When applicable, build, lead, and manage both experienced and emerging talent; Recruit, hire, onboard, develop, and retain an all-star team: Inspire, empower, coach, and motivate, pairing business and revenue objectives with growth initiatives

· Establish clear expectations and accountability for employees within the function to ensure achievement of objectives/key results

· Plan and review the performance of direct reports and provide developmental inputs.

· Develops and implements strategies to provide needed learning and development activities to fill any gaps in existing Capabilities.

· Ensures needed succession and recruiting planning occurs.

Functional Competency:

· Strategic thinking, critical but creative, and strong business sense.

· Thorough follow up skills with an appropriate level of attention to detail.

· Senior-level commercial leader with a proven track record of success managing complex multi-discipline sales scenarios.

· High level of personal and professional integrity with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently with minimal direction.

· Team player with the ability to work and communicate with a variety of different personalities.

· Ability to develop and manage high-performance teams focused on accountability and meeting and exceeding expectations.

· Experience in the commercial fire sprinkler construction markets.

· Proven B to B sales success using a consultative sales approach to achieve annual sales goals.

· Ability to understand, demonstrate, and present complex fire sprinkler monitoring solutions.

· Strong negotiating and closing skills

· Strong time management and organizational skills

· Active listening skills

· Must be able to communicate effectively in face to face, telephone, or written communication with customers and coworkers.

· Presentation and demonstration skills for small to large groups of customers and project stakeholders.

· Proficiency in CRM software (e.g. Salesforce, Pipeline Deals)

Education And Experience

· BS/BA in business administration, sales, or relevant field

· 10 years experience in B to B sales

· 5+ years direct leadership experience with diverse customer facing teams

· Significant leadership in high growth market spaces

· Strong customer focus and passion for delivering to customer commitment.

· Analytic, creative and business focused problem solver.

· Strong influencing skills and ability to gain buy-in for initiatives.

· This position requires extensive day travel to customers offices and jobsites.

· Up to 75% overnight travel may be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Maryland Heights, MO 63043: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Maryland Heights, MO 63043