Fire Alarm/Life Safety (Service) Sales Executive - Central Illinois
Siemens, Peoria, IL, United States
Service Sales Executive – Fire Alarm & Life Safety Services
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). The 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 and facilities, and technology that protects people and property.
In this role you will 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.
Based on experience, the role may also be a Senior Sales Executive for candidates with directly‑related commercial fire alarm industry sales experience.
Responsibilities
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.
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.).
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
Compensation $50,000 – $86,000
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In this role you will 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.
Based on experience, the role may also be a Senior Sales Executive for candidates with directly‑related commercial fire alarm industry sales experience.
Responsibilities
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.
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.).
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
Compensation $50,000 – $86,000
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