Johnson Controls

Account Executive - Complex Security Systems

Johnson Controls • $79K — $123K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience of 8+ years.
  • Minimum 5+ years of consultative sales experience in the Complex Security industry.
  • Demonstrated sales success in complex security projects.
  • Strong initiative and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to influence decision-makers at key levels.
  • Technically savvy with understanding of security systems.

Responsibilities

  • Sell Complex Security Systems to building owners, mainly at the Director level.
  • Build and manage long-term relationships with target accounts.
  • Develop and qualify new sales opportunities and close business monthly.
  • Collaborate with contractors and consulting engineers to drive bids and specifications.
  • Prepare proposals that align with building specifications and effectively position solutions.
  • Expand penetration of services within assigned accounts.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and resolve issues.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package including a Sales Incentive Plan based on performance.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within a reputable organization.
  • Supportive work environment fostering communication and efficiency.
Full Job Description
What you will do Johnson Controls delivers building solutions that help customers improve safety, security, and performance. In this role, you will represent Johnson Controls Complex Security Systems and service offerings to building owners and other key stakeholders in the construction industry, building trusted relationships and helping customers choose the right technical solution. As an Account Executive, Complex Security Systems, you will manage a sales cycle focused on complex security projects, owner-level relationships, and specification-driven opportunities. You will promote the Johnson Controls value proposition through technical solutions and operational expertise, seek out and qualify new opportunities, and work to close business consistently each month while expanding the depth and breadth of Johnson Controls offerings within assigned accounts. How you will do it 3 Sell Johnson Controls Complex Security Systems and service offerings to owners, primarily at the Director level. 3 Build and manage long-term customer relationships with target and managed accounts. 3 Develop new sales opportunities, qualify prospects, and close business on a monthly basis. 3 Work with contractors, consulting engineers, and owner accounts to drive take-offs, bids, and favorable specifications. 3 Prepare proposals that align with building specifications and position Johnson Controls solutions effectively. 3 Expand the penetration of Complex Security Systems and related services within assigned accounts. 3 Coordinate with internal operations and administrative teams to support customer satisfaction and issue resolution. 3 Keep management informed of progress, account status, and support needs throughout the sales process. 3 Build partnering relationships with assigned accounts and maintain frequent face-to-face contact with the customers and influencers who shape specification and buying decisions. 3 Listen actively, ask thoughtful questions, and address concerns quickly so customers experience credibility, trust, and follow-through. 3 Translate customer needs into accurate take-offs, bids, and proposals for contractors, consulting engineers, and owner accounts. 3 Own outcomes with accountability, integrity, and attention to detail by keeping management informed and asking for support when needed to keep opportunities moving. 3 Work as one team across sales, operations, and administrative partners to resolve issues efficiently and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction. 3 Improve every day through clear communication and practical problem-solving that helps you strengthen account penetration and sharpen the sales process. What we look for Required 3 Degree or equivalent experience of more than eight years. 3 A proven track record of sales success in the Complex Security industry with a minimum of five plus years of consultative progressive field sales experience in a highly complex sales process preferably in the Complex Security industry. 3 Excellent initiative and interpersonal communication skills. 3 Demonstrated ability to influence the market at key levels. 3 Technically savvy Preferred 3 Bachelor's degree in business or Engineering. Salary Range: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $79,000 - 123,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role also offers a competitive Sales Incentive Plan that will take into account volume and margin on a project, quarterly, and annual basis. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls International plc is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Cork, Ireland that produces automotive parts such as batteries and electronics and HVAC equipment for buildings. It employs 105,000 people in around 2,000 locations across six continents. As of 2019, it was listed as 389th in the Fortune Global 500; in 2020, it became ineligible for the list. Johnson Controls was founded in 1885 by Warren S. Johnson, a professor at the State Normal School in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Originally called the Johnson Electric Service Company, it focused on automatic temperature regulation. In 1974, the company changed its name to Johnson Controls.
Learn more about Johnson Controls
Size
101,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$923 million
Founded
1885
5 Year Trend
+2.1%
Revenue
$22 billion
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