Sales Manager - Police/Fire - South Carolina and East Georgia

Federal Signal has an immediate opening for a Sales Manager to promote our Police / Fire market vehicle products. The territory will be South Carolina and East Georgia with the ideal candidate based in Augusta or Columbia area.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities to obtain assigned new business and sales quota.
• Communicates with business unit personnel concerning the business environment, how our products rate in the marketplace, price sensitivity, product mix, technology, market trends, etc., and how to resolve procedural, sales distribution, delivery and service problems.
• Responds in a timely and effective manner to competitive and market opportunities as well as communications from distributors, dealers, OEMs, end users and the factory.
• Communicates to manufacturer reps and group staff on all pertinent matters of mutual concern.
• Develops and implements an annual sales plan.
• Coordinates participation in local, state, regional and national trade shows with non-sales staff as required.
• Maintains quarterly market coverage documentation. Processes annual distributor agreements, documents and approves additions/ deletions to the distributor network.
• Contributes positively to the corporate bottom line through effective expense control.
• Facilitates information flow to the factory, sales reps and accounts in a timely fashion.
• Works with inside sales team to maintain all quotations within assigned territory and ensures an acceptable level of margin.
• Forecasts accurately; sales by product on a monthly basis to coordinate production schedules and ensure timely delivery of products.
• Monitors administrative responsibilities to meet deadlines set by group management (e.g., expense reports, new business reports, quarterly narratives, monthly schedules, and/ or forecasts, etc.).
• Customer Engagement & Relationship Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Agency end-users to ensure repeat business and long-term partnerships
• Provide exceptional customer service, including equipment demonstrations technical consultations, and post-sales support
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery and customer satisfaction
• Support customer inquiries, needs and concerns

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, or related preferred, or equivalent related experience.
• Five (5) years' experience in Automotive, Fleet and/or Law Enforcement sales required.
• In lieu of sales experience, ten (10) years experience working in the Law Enforcement industry.
• Willingness to travel extensively and overnight.
• Working knowledge of word processing, CRM and spreadsheet plus strong customer issue trouble-shooting capabilities using multiple channels
• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively communicating information, both verbally and in written word to diverse audiences
• Exceptional sales and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Salary: $80,000 base plus generous Sales Incentive Plan Bonus

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at HR@federalsignal.com. All other applications must be submitted online.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)