Location:
Blackburn, Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2PR, UK.
Role: Area Specification Manager / Sales Manager
Location: South West UK
Contract Type: Full-time, perm
About Kidde
Kidde provides fire, smoke, and carbon monoxide protection worldwide. The brand has become the world leader in the fire prevention and security market. The company is the No. 1 brand in the United States. From home security alarms and fire products to power generation plants, mission-critical facilities or to mining vehicles, Kidde Fire Systems offers a comprehensive range of proven fire protection technologies.
Kidde Safety Europe is a part of Kidde Global Solutions.
Headquartered in Mebane, North Carolina, Kidde is committed to delivering cutting-edge fire safety solutions that ensure peace of mind. Our dedication to quality, innovation, and customer-focused solutions drives us to create reliable products that make the world a safer place.
At Kidde, safety is more than a priority - it’s our mission. Join us in shaping the future of fire safety technology.
As an Area Specification Manager / Sales Manager, you will be responsible for developing multi-discipline capabilities with specifiers within the Social Housing Sector and New Build Developers, Electrical Contractors and Installers with the Domestic Electrical Market and supply chain management.
Your mission as an Area Specification Manager / Sales Manage: Drive Sales & Build Lasting Relationships.
Key responsibilities:
1. Powering Sales – Grow business through the Electrical Wholesale Channel in your designated area.
2. Strategic Planning – Create and manage an annual business plan for each account to ensure growth.
3. Spotting Opportunities – Proactively identify new business avenues to boost sales and expand reach.
4. Industry Expert – Stay ahead of industry trends, ensuring Kidde Safety seizes every opportunity and maximizes cross-selling potential.
5. Product Champion – Ensure Kidde Safety products receive the attention they deserve, driving engagement and sales.
6. Networking & Client Visits – Maximize networking opportunities, maintain regular customer visits, and strengthen business relationships.
7. Key Partnerships – Build strong relationships with key account customers, the Social Housing Sector, installers, and electrical contractors.
8. Training & Knowledge Sharing – Deliver installer and contractor training on the latest British Standards and installation best practices.
9. Brand Ambassador – Represent Kidde Safety with professionalism, confidence, and expertise at all times.
To be successful in this role, you should have the following:
10. Sales Expertise – Previous experience in a similar sales role.
11. Industry Know-How – Knowledge of the Electrical Distribution market or a related field (preferred).
12. Love for Travel – This role will keep you on the move!
13. Go-Getter Attitude – A dynamic, results-driven self-starter who thrives on challenges.
14. Independence & Ownership – You’re great at working autonomously and managing your time effectively.
15. People Skills – Building strong relationships at all levels comes naturally to you.
16. Communication Pro – Excellent presentation and communication skills to win over clients.
17. UK Driving License – Because great opportunities are waiting for you on the road!
What we offer:
18. Salary plus 25% bonus paid quarterly measured on YTD full year Targets
19. Company car or cash allowance
20. Laptop, mobile.
21. 25 days of holidays plus bank holidays
22. Pension scheme
23. Life insurance
24. Possibility to develop your career in our company’s structure
25. Independence
Your journey with us
We always aim to provide a fair and valuable recruitment process for everyone. If selected, you will follow the next stages:
26. Initial call with our sourcing/recruitment team
27. Up to 2 interviews with the Managers
Our commitment to you
Our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity and passion of our employees. We strive to provide a great place to work that attracts, develops and retains the best talent, promotes employee engagement, fosters teamwork and ultimately drives innovation for the benefit of our customers. We strive to create an environment where you feel that you belong, with diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation. We develop and deploy best-in-class programs and practices, providing enriching career opportunities, listening to employee feedback and always challenging ourselves to do better. This is the Kidde way
We’re excited for you to join us and make a difference.