Sr. Manager, Specification Sales-Edwards Signaling

Location:

CANYO: Carrier-Home New York Remote Location, Remote City, NY, 13088 USA - KGS

Job Title: Sr Manager, Specification Sales-Edwards Signaling

Location: US Remote (near a major Airport)

Base Salary Rate: $162,265- $190,900

Job type: Full-time

Where Fire Safety Innovation Meets Opportunity

Kidde is the world’s largest manufacturer of fire safety products. Each day, we work to expand upon our legacy of innovation, providing advanced solutions to protect people and property from fire and related hazards. While we’re a leading manufacturer of fire safety products, there’s more to safety than equipment and technology. From collaboration with builders and dealers to community initiatives to partnerships with non-profits, Kidde Global Solutions is committed to working together to create a safer world.

About Edwards Signaling

​​​​​​​As part of Kidde Global Solutions, Edwards has been a leading company supplying signaling devices since 1872. Edwards' quality and innovation have earned the largest Industrial, OEM and Commercial installed base in the market, with many products so widely accepted, our specifications have become the industry standard. Offerings include electronic audible and visual signals with single source code compatibility for indoor & outdoor. Additionally, hazardous locations including two-line workstation message centers, chameleon LED multi-status indicators, beacons, location bells, horns, fire alarm devices, door holders, door releases, contact devices and annunciators along with support services.

About this role

Seeking a highly motivated & entrepreneurial individual with exceptional technical acumen to develop and execute channel growth strategies, go to market strategies, and structured business planning. In this role you will generate customer loyalty and grow sales and margin within Commercial & Industrial space. Focus on driving existing & developing new specifications with Edwards Signaling products, finding the right customer solutions to drive immediate and sustainable business. The position is fully remote; ability and passion to travel extensively throughout the United States, visiting customers & local sales teams’ in-person is essential. You will be the face of Edwards Signaling, using your excellent communication and negotiation skills to share our customer solutions and drive revenue. If you are self-motivated, have a passion for specification sales, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Expertise: Proven ability to identify, qualify, and secure new business by offering tailored solutions that align with the client’s operational needs.
• Proposal Development: Ability to create detailed and accurate proposals, including estimates, pricing, and scope of work for large industrial projects.
• Problem-Solving: Collaborate with internal teams to address any project challenges and ensure a seamless client experience from initial engagement to job completion.
• Customer-Centric Focus: Build strong, long-term relationships with clients through regular site visits, proactive communication, and ongoing service support.
• Establish new relationships and business opportunities with end users, facility managers, engineers, specifiers, contractors and others for the purposes of obtaining product specifications
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams: Product, Trade Marketing, Finance, Customer Service, Supply Chain, etc.
• Develop strong relationships (dotted-line structure) as Signaling channel leader with Regional Sales Teams and Rep Agency partners; collaborate on project initiation, hand-offs, & specifications
• Long-term team development – outline future team structure, identify key position needs for direct reports, contribute to growth strategy planning with Signaling Managing Director & Product Manager
• Represent company as Subject Matter Expert (SME) at any necessary trade shows or industry events
• Develop the balanced strategy to drive channel competition while defending and improving segment positioning for Edwards Signaling
• Identify key competitors, provide market intelligence internally to identify gaps, assist with NPD ideation, & drive supply chain excellence
• Working closely with Demand-Supply Planning teams, lead timely input for S&OP process for the right balance between on time delivery and company inventory turnover goals
• Drive periodic generation and executive reporting of business insights based on channel insight, data, and market trends

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years as account manager or sales engineer; li