Regional Sales Manager (Residential Fire)
Location: Remote Texas (Not El Paso area)
Salary Range: $121,406-$142,830 per year
Job type: Full-time
About This Role
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
To expand preference for KGS brands at the specifying and installation level, the RSM will: 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)
Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
7+ years developing and executing strategic sales plans
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
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