Johnson Controls

Manager, Marketing Business Development

Johnson Controls$90K — $100K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in SDR/BDR/inside sales or demand generation roles
  • 2+ years of people management experience
  • Proven track record of hitting pipeline or meeting generation targets
  • Strong understanding of CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team of MBDRs
  • Set and communicate clear targets for activity and conversion
  • Coach team members in cold calling and objection handling
  • Conduct regular performance management meetings
  • Collaborate with Marketing to support campaign execution
  • Take ownership of MQL to SAL conversion performance
  • Monitor and analyze funnel metrics to ensure efficiency

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Inclusive company culture and environment
  • Potential for advancement within the organization
Full Job Description

The Manager, Marketing Business Development Representatives (MBDR) leads a team responsible for converting marketing demand and outbound prospecting into qualified sales pipeline. This role sits at the intersection of Marketing and Sales, driving performance across lead conversion, appointment setting, and early-stage pipeline creation. The manager is accountable for team productivity, KPI attainment, and continuous optimization of outreach strategies to maximize marketing ROI and revenue impact. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

Team Leadership & Performance Management 

  • Hire, onboard, and develop a high-performing MBDR team 

  • Set clear activity, conversion, and pipeline targets 

  • Coach reps on cold calling, objection handling, and qualification 

  • Conduct monthly 1:1s, call reviews, and performance management 

  • Partner with Field Marketing leader[s] on upcoming events to support pre/post event 

  • Partner with Inside and Front line sales for smooth lead to opportunity transition 

Pipeline & Conversion Accountability 

  • Own MQL → SAL conversion performance 

  • Ensure consistent delivery of qualified meetings and pipeline contribution 

  • Monitor funnel metrics (lead response time, connect rates, meeting quality) 

  • Enforce SLAs for inbound follow-up and outbound execution 

Operational Excellence & Process Discipline 

  • Establish and optimize outreach cadences and call frameworks 

  • Ensure Salesforce hygiene (activity tracking, lead status, attribution) 

  • Standardize qualification criteria and handoff processes 

  • Drive consistency across regions/campaigns 

Marketing & Sales Alignment 

  • Partner with Marketing on campaign execution, lead quality, and targeting 

  • Align with Sales leadership on meeting expectations and feedback loops 

  • Translate campaign strategy into MBDR execution plans 

Data, Reporting & Optimization 

  • Analyze performance data to identify gaps and improvement opportunities 

  • Report on activity, conversion, and pipeline metrics to leadership 

  • Optimize scripts, messaging, and targeting based on insights 

  • Contribute to ROI and attribution tracking (campaign → pipeline) 

 

Required Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 

  • 5+ years in SDR/BDR/inside sales or demand generation roles 

  • 2+ years of people management experience 

  • Proven track record of hitting pipeline or meeting generation targets 

  • Strong understanding of CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience in a marketing-led demand generation 

  • Familiarity with tools like 6sense, ZoomInfo 

  • Experience managing inbound + outbound hybrid teams 

  • Data-driven mindset with experience using funnel metrics 

 

Core Competencies 

  • Sales Coaching & Talent Development 

  • Pipeline & Funnel Management 

  • Cross-Functional Leadership 

  • Data-Driven Decision Making 

  • Execution Discipline & Accountability 

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $90,000-100,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) 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.  This position includes a competitive benefits package. 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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