Johnson Controls

Mid Atlantic Area Sales Manager Fire Detection (Autocall)

Johnson Controls$87K — $136K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, or Marketing, or equivalent sales/PM experience.
  • Three to five years of successful outside sales and presentation experience.
  • Experience working with consulting engineers in the Fire Detection industry.
  • Reside within the designated territory.
  • Willing to travel 40% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Represent the Autocall Fire Detection distribution channel in the New York market.
  • Develop partnerships with existing and new Autocall certified partners.
  • Create and execute an annual sales plan aligned with company growth strategies.
  • Provide sales expertise and resources to support channel partners.
  • Promote product knowledge to channel partners, MEP firms, and end users.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to strengthen customer relationships.
  • Maintain awareness of market competitors and product trends.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness coverage.
  • Access to onboarding, training, and leadership coaching.
  • Opportunity for career advancement within a collaborative environment.
  • Involvement in industry networking events and professional organizations.
  • Sales incentive plan based on project volume and margin.
Full Job Description
Remote Regional Sales Must live in the Mid Atlantic Territory covering these US states SC, NC, VA, MD, & DC

What you will do

At Johnson Controls, you will help protect people, property, and operations with trusted fire detection solutions. In this role, you will represent the Autocall Fire Detection brand in the New York market, build strong partner relationships, and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive team environment.

You will work with existing Autocall certified partners while also recruiting new partners into the Autocall family. With support from sales leadership, onboarding, product training, and ongoing coaching, you will have the resources needed to grow your territory and advance your career.

This is a territory-focused sales role centered on channel growth, partner enablement, and market development. You will support channel partners, consulting engineers, and end users by promoting Autocall Fire Detection solutions and helping partners succeed in estimating, installing, programming, and commissioning projects.

How you will do it
  • Represent the Autocall Fire Detection distribution channel across the New York markets.
  • Develop partnerships with existing Autocall certified partners and recruit new partners to expand market share.
  • Create and execute an annual sales plan aligned with company growth strategy and territory objectives.
  • Provide sales expertise, tools, equipment, and resources to help Channel Partners exceed target sales volume goals.
  • Promote product knowledge to Channel Partners, MEP Firms, and End User customers.
  • Collaborate with Field Sales Engineers and Business Development Managers to support opportunities and strengthen customer relationships.
  • Maintain awareness of the marketplace, competitor offerings, fire and life safety codes, and product trends.
  • Attend industry networking events and participate in professional organizations, including NFPA, ASHE, NBFAA, AFAA, AGC, ABC, NEMA, and NECA.
  • Own the territory plan with accountability, integrity, and a focus on customer outcomes, while staying aligned to revenue and growth goals.
  • Stay close to the work and remove obstacles for partners by providing practical support, timely follow-up, and the right resources to move projects forward.
  • Improve every day through candor, coaching, and problem-solving by using market feedback, sales activity, and partner input to refine your approach.
  • Win as one team by working closely with internal sales leaders, Field Sales Engineers, Business Development Managers, and channel partners.
  • Use product knowledge, market insight, and consultative selling to strengthen partner performance and territory results.
  • Build trust through consistent communication, professional presence, and responsive support for partner and customer needs.
  • Leverage the onboarding, training, and leadership coaching available to you to continue building your sales expertise.


What we look for

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, or Marketing or equivalent Sales/PM experience.
  • Three to five years of successful outside sales and presentation experience.
  • Experience working with consulting engineers within the Fire Detection Industry.
  • Reside within the territory.
  • Travel 40% of the time

Preferred
  • Experience with Johnson Controls fire detection products.
  • Channel Sales Experience.
  • Demonstrated skill and experience with Microsoft Office and sales tracking software (Salesforce).

Salary Range: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $87,000 to 136,000 (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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