Johnson Controls

HVAC Smart Building Account Executive

Johnson Controls$68K — $105K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, or equivalent experience
  • 5-7+ years of high-level field sales experience with executive engagement
  • 3+ years experience in building technologies or within the construction ecosystem
  • Strong understanding of the construction lifecycle and key stakeholders
  • Demonstrated success in leading and closing complex, multi-solution deals
  • Ability to design turnkey, integrated solutions based on customer needs
  • Proven track record of influencing C-level and senior decision-makers

Responsibilities

  • Own and close large, complex new construction deals
  • Lead executive-level conversations to shape building technology strategies
  • Drive the adoption of integrated, future-ready smart building solutions
  • Expand opportunities by bundling equipment, services, and solutions
  • Serve as a strategic advisor throughout the construction lifecycle
  • Manage multi-stakeholder sales cycles from inception to closing
  • Develop compelling value-driven proposals and financial justifications

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package
  • Sales Incentive Plan based on project volume and margin
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth
  • Dynamic work environment at the intersection of technology and construction
  • The potential for unique skill recognition beyond standard qualifications
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

If you're a seasoned seller who thrives on complex, high-value deals and influencing at the executive level, this is your arena.

As a Building Account Executive - New Construction, you'll lead the charge in shaping the next generation of smart, connected buildings. You'll sit at the intersection of technology, construction, and strategy-driving large-scale, multi-million-dollar projects from vision through execution.

In this role, you won't just sell products-you'll architect end-to-end building solutions, integrating HVAC, fire, security, controls, and Johnson Controls' cutting-edge OpenBlue technology platform into some of the most dynamic construction projects in the market. Think healthcare campuses, airports, stadiums, and universities.

You'll partner directly with building owners, developers, architects, and consultants-guiding them through complex decisions and positioning Johnson Controls as the trusted, single-source solutions partner.

Your impact:
  • Own and close large, sophisticated new construction deals across diverse vertical markets
  • Lead executive-level conversations to shape building technology strategies
  • Drive adoption of integrated, future-ready smart building solutions
  • Expand opportunities by bundling equipment, services, and long-term solutions
  • Become a strategic advisor to owners and their representatives throughout the construction lifecycle


How You'll Do It

This is a true hunter-strategist role where you'll blend technical expertise, commercial acumen, and deal leadership.

You will:
  • Lead complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles, often spanning months or years
  • Influence design and specification decisions early in the construction process to position JCI as the preferred partner
  • Build and manage deep relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and contractors
  • Drive deals forward by securing progressive commitments and aligning stakeholders
  • Develop compelling value-driven proposals, bids, and financial justifications
  • Differentiate Johnson Controls by delivering holistic, integrated solutions competitors can't match
  • Collaborate with internal engineering, solutions, and service teams to bring your vision to life
  • Own your pipeline, your strategy, and ultimately-your results


This is a role for someone who sees the big picture, anticipates complexities, and knows how to navigate and win in high-stakes environments.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a proven dealmaker-someone who knows how to win large, complex opportunities and influence at the highest levels.

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree (Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture) or equivalent experience
  • 5-7+ years of progressive, high-level field sales experience, including executive engagement
  • 3+ years in the building technologies or construction ecosystem
  • Strong understanding of the construction lifecycle, delivery models (plan/spec, design-build), and key stakeholders
  • Demonstrated success leading and closing complex, multi-solution deals
  • Ability to assess customer needs and design turnkey, integrated solutions
  • Proven track record of influencing C-level and senior decision-makers
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

Preferred:
  • Experience selling integrated low-voltage systems (BAS, security, fire, AV, nurse call, structured cabling, etc.)
  • Established relationships with owners, architects, consultants, and contractors
  • MBA or advanced business/technical education


Salary Range: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $68K-$105K (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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