Sales Manager

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Sales Account Manager to enhance the existing UK Kidde Commercial sales team. The role will be to proactively manage the full sales life-cycle from engaging, selling and closing opportunities, managing existing business, building strong relationships with clients and develop new business for our range of fire detection products in the UK.

The following is an outline of the work required and the personal attributes we are looking for in this perso n. The individual will be located in the United Kingdom. With a preference to South East England. Customers are dispersed across the country and travel will be needed, including regular travel to Kidde Commercial UK offices.

Accountable for locking in customer spending commitments, focus on maximizing growth, develop and execute strategic plans for their portfolio, prioritizing key markets and customers. Work closely with key stakeholders, identify new business and provide market intel and feedback.

Ability to use data to spot trends and identify growth opportunities in key to this role, proven track record in building effective relationships and generating business leads through focused sales activities with a consistent rhythm and the key objectives for this role are pipeline growth and conversion.

Report to the UK/IRL Regional Country Manager.

Meet agreed sales and Gross Margin objectives both monthly and annually.

Comply with KGS Ethics and compliance policies.

Identify new opportunities and partners, propose solutions and follow them through.

Meet people at all levels as required to develop business – travelling to see them on a regular basis.

Make regular visits to the distributors and visit customers with them.

Prepare, submit and follow up quotations.

Maintain customer records - CRM / SFDC.

Host seminars and training at customer premises and remotely.

Develop locally focused marketing material – with support from UK & Ireland Regional Country Manager.

World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety

Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.