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National Business Development Manager – Fire Suppression

Job in Buffalo Grove, Lake County, Illinois, 60089, USA
Listing for: Siemens
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-23
Job specializations:
  • Sales
    Sales Manager, Business Development
  • Business
    Business Development
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 109670 - 188006 USD Yearly USD 109670.00 188006.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The National Business Development Manager – Fire Suppression plays a pivotal role in accelerating growth for Siemens Buildings Solution Partner team. This position is responsible for expanding market share and driving new revenue within the Sinorix fire suppression segment.

Responsibilities
  • Drive sustainable revenue growth by acquiring new clients and increasing market presence in fire suppression systems
  • Build and manage a robust sales pipeline from initial prospecting through contract execution
  • Collaborate closely with the Technical Operations team and Fire Territory Managers (TMs) to deliver compelling solutions and accelerate deal closures
  • Partner with the Product Management team on product demonstrations, roadshows, and industry events
  • Lead strategic business initiatives and provide valuable insight into leadership planning and decision-making
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of customers’ businesses and identify where Siemens technology and solutions can deliver significant value
  • Penetrate new markets and accounts, build relationships with C-level decision makers, uncover opportunities, recommend differentiated solutions, negotiate, and win new customers
  • Identify and convert competitive installations to Siemens solutions by qualifying, progressing, and closing opportunities
  • Effectively leverage internal Siemens resources to maximize win rates
  • Represent Siemens with customers in a responsive, professional, proactive, and ethical manner that reflects company values
  • Coordinate customer-facing and internal efforts to develop winning value propositions and proposals
  • Apply best-in-class sales methodologies and maintain disciplined use of CRM, accurate forecasting, pipeline reviews, and quarterly planning
  • Maintain a strong funnel of vertical market prospects and assist in developing programs for the third‑party solution partner channel
  • Collaborate with Fire Territory Managers, Technical Operations, Product Management, and cross‑functional teams
  • Engage at multiple levels within target customer organizations
  • Place strong emphasis on disciplined CRM usage, weekly forecasting, and pipeline management
  • Optimize current market conditions to expand Siemens fire solutions and products
Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

  • 5+ years of industry experience within the fire suppression sector, with a strong focus on chemical systems, inert gaseous systems, and watermist technologies
  • Proven track record of successfully penetrating new accounts at senior management levels and building a healthy sales pipeline
  • Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills at all organizational levels
  • Demonstrated success identifying market trends and customer needs
  • Valid driver’s license in good standing
  • Willingness to travel up to 60%
  • Legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in the fire industry
  • Proven success in a highly matrixed, complex sales environment
  • Strong organizational, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
  • Familiarity with the Siemens Buildings portfolio and fire suppression solutions
  • Thorough knowledge of market penetration and market development strategies
  • Track record of executing tactical and strategic initiatives that deliver measurable business impact
Benefits

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding benefits can be found at

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $109,670 - $188,006 annually with a target incentive of 25% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

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. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

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