Johnson Controls

HVAC Account Executive

Johnson Controls$69K — $107K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • College degree or 5 years equivalent work experience.
  • 5+ years of progressive field sales experience.
  • 1+ year of successful sales experience in HVAC or building automation.
  • Proven commitment to integrity and quality.
  • Strong drive to meet annual performance targets.
  • Ability to cultivate relationships with decision-makers. All potential applicants are encouraged to communicate their value effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Sell Johnson Controls products to building owners and end users, focusing on service and growth.
  • Build lasting relationships with owners and influencers in the decision-making process.
  • Promote the value proposition by matching business needs with technical solutions.
  • Position renewable service agreements as key to managed accounts.
  • Qualify and close new sales opportunities while maintaining a robust pipeline.
  • Prepare estimates, proposals, and analyses that emphasize value and unique selling points.
  • Act as a customer advocate within the company, ensuring they receive maximum value.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness offerings.
  • Participation in a competitive Sales Incentive Plan tied to performance metrics.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
Full Job Description
Role Overview

In this role, you will be responsible for selling Johnson Controls building efficiency offerings to owners, typically at the Director and/or Vice President level. You will promote the Johnson Controls value proposition through business and technical solutions, build long-term relationships with assigned accounts, and position renewable service agreements as a foundation for managed account growth. Success in this role comes from cultivating, qualifying, and closing new opportunities while expanding the depth and breadth of Johnson Controls solutions within each account.
Key Responsibilities
  • Sell Johnson Controls offerings to building owners and end users with a focus on service, retrofits, and long-term account growth.
  • Build and manage lasting relationships with owners and owner representatives who influence the decision-making process.
  • Promote the Johnson Controls value proposition by aligning business needs with technical and operational solutions.
  • Position renewable service agreements, including multi-year agreements, as a core part of managed account relationships.
  • Cultivate, qualify, and close new sales opportunities while maintaining a healthy pipeline and closing business on a monthly basis.
  • Prepare competitive estimates, proposals, and cost-benefit analyses that clearly communicate value and differentiators.
  • Use sales tools such as SMIS, Account Management, Account Plan, and TAS to document progress and manage opportunity development.
  • Act as the customer's advocate within Johnson Controls to help ensure the best value from proposed products and services.
  • Set clear expectations with customers regarding product and service offerings.

How You Will Do It
  • You will sell persuasively, persistently, and confidently while maintaining accountability, safety, and integrity in every customer interaction.
  • You will stay close to the customer's business priorities, understand facility needs, and remove obstacles that stand in the way of better outcomes.
  • You will use candor and continuous improvement to strengthen proposals, sharpen your sales approach, and solve problems quickly.
  • You will build trust through collaboration, working closely with owners, internal partners, and diverse perspectives to win as one team.
  • You will focus on improving existing and new facilities so customers can achieve operational, environmental, and financial objectives.
  • You will differentiate Johnson Controls through creativity, ingenuity, and an approach that links solutions to total value and competitive advantage.
  • You will manage pipeline activity with discipline, keeping opportunities current, accurate, and moving toward close.

Qualifications
  • College degree or equivalent work experience (5 years).
  • Minimum of five years of progressive field sales experience.
  • At least one year of successful selling experience in HVAC or building automation systems, service, or projects.
  • Demonstrated commitment to integrity and quality in business.
  • Strong motivation to meet annual performance goals.
  • Ability to build relationships with decision-makers and communicate value clearly and professionally.

Nice to Have
  • Experience selling renewable service agreements, multi-year service contracts, or retrofit opportunities.
  • Experience using SMIS, Account Management, Account Plan, or TAS.
  • Background in HVAC commercial equipment or building automation environments.
  • Experience preparing proposals, estimates, and cost-benefit analyses for technical solutions.

Why Join Us

Salary Range: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $69,000 to $107,000 (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.

If you are ready to grow your career while helping customers improve the performance of their buildings, we encourage you to apply.

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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