[Hiring] Regional Sales Manager @Kidde Global Solutions

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Regional Sales Manager in Texas to join the Kidde Global Solutions (KGS) team. This individual contributor role manages sales performance across the Fire Equipment Distribution, Electrical, and Industrial channels, while also engaging heavily with end-user influencers including contractors, builders, property maintenance teams, and specifiers. The selected candidate is responsible for daily execution of regional sales strategies, distributor and rep agency engagement, and end-user influence to drive growth across the Kidde, Badger, and Edwards Signaling product portfolios. The role reports directly to the Regional Sales Director (Central) and is part of a fast-paced, growing, transforming sales organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with contractors, builders, property maintenance teams, specifiers, and engineering firms.
• Provide end-user education on product advantages, code compliance, and application best practices.
• Drive pull-through demand by influencing brand preference at the contractor and specifier levels.
• Support quotation activities and ensure alignment between end-user requirements and distributor execution.
• Execute up to 65% annual travel within assigned territory (Texas and portion of Louisiana).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 7+ years developing and executing strategic sales plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (preferred).
• Proven ability to influence contractors, builders, property managers, and specifiers.
• Experience in Electrical and/or Fire Equipment distribution channels.
• Knowledge of fire and building codes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite of products.
• Ability to work in direct and matrixed environments.
• Strong ability to manage challenging customer conversations.
• CRM understanding and knowledge, particularly Salesforce.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus based on individual and company performance.
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• EAP assistance.