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This includes defining strategic directions based on the voice of customers, decision making, market analysis and implementing a clear strategy to lead the transformation and create a proactive sales culture. This position requires a creative, strategic leader capable of introducing a clear roadmap in a clearly defined timeline. This is ideal for a passionate, energetic, proactive, and highly entrepreneurial person.\n\nResponsibilities\nAssume full responsibility for sales in Europe,\nIntroduce clearly defined strategies to increase revenue, sales performance and customer satisfaction,\nActively partner with Kidde Product Management and Product Marketing teams to define a clear and actionable product road map,\nDrive the team to reach short and long term objectives with clearly defined action plans,\nIntroduce initiatives to identify opportunities in the market and improve productivity through:\nSales deployment process,\nCommercial excellence tools and processes,\nSales force effectiveness metrics and management practices,\nTalent development and engagement,\nInternal communications,\nMotivate employees to reach their potential and defined objectives,\nCreate clear business plans, roadmaps, and objectives in line with corporate procedures,\nActively participate in industry and trade associations to ensure Fire & Security Products remains on the forefront in the field and in the minds of industry leaders\nDevelop a strong understanding of the business’s opportunities and leverage its strengths,\nIdentify new customers and create strategy to proactively contact and win contracts,\nDeepen relationships with key customers to expand the relationship and develop new revenue\nIdentify ways to develop and grow including cross selling,\nDefine commercial strategy to achieve objectives including developing accurate forecasts,\nPlan and monitor targets, sales and forecasts on a monthly basis to identify discrepancies and propose solutions,\nCreate goals and drive team to achieve them in a timely manner.\n\nProfile\nMBA preferred or university degree in engineering or business\nStrong management experience (~8-10 years of experience)\nProduct and solution sales experience,\nProven track record in driving profitable growth and change management\nCharismatic leader with the ability to inspire and generate engagement\nExcellent business acumen; analytic, entrepreneurial, pragmatic\nProven track record in identifying opportunities for business development and growth\nProven track record of leading changes and business transformation\nDemonstrated ability to profitably grow a business and drive enhanced profitability\nPreferably experience with a fast paced, results-oriented company\nStrong negotiation skills\nAbility to create an environment in which people are involved, engaged and take ownership\nDemonstrates an impactful communication style with the ability to influence stakeholders\nStrong commitment to personal and professional ethics\nA team player who can inspire through clearly defined directions and objectives\nFlexible, open-minded, adaptable, empathetic and capable of inspiring business\nAbility to manage remote teams.\n\nYour Journey with Us:We always aim to provide a fair and valuable recruitment process for everyone. If selected, you will follow these next stages:\nInitial call with our recruitment team\nUp to 3 interviews with the Hiring Team\nCompensation & 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. 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