Role Summary
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Sales Account Manager to enhance the existing UK / Ireland Kidde 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 developing new business for our range of fire detection products in Ireland.
The candidate will be based in the Republic of Ireland, with customers dispersed across the country; travel, including regular visits to the UK, is required.
Tasks and Details
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 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.
Manage accounts to ensure they meet their targets, evaluate their performance and change if necessary.
Appoint installers, distributors or partners.
Person Specification
Strong sales experience in the fire alarm industry. Specific experience promoting, selling and specifying fire detection solutions to distributors, system integrators and end users is highly desirable.
Understanding of Ireland standards and local codes applicable to fire detection systems.
Self‑motivated and able to work with minimal supervision while handling difficult and complex situations.
Enthusiastic and able to meet the challenges presented.
Good knowledge of various software packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the CRM tool Salesforce.
Ability to work within a team environment.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to project a strong sense of confidence and expertise when proposing our solutions as the primary product or as alternatives to competitor proposals.
Compensation & Benefits
Individuals may also be eligible for a sales incentive plan based on both individual and company performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements. Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees.
What You Will Gain
Working with a highly talented team.
Friendly working atmosphere.
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