Johnson Controls

Sr Strategic Account Manager, Data Center - Remote

Johnson Controls$100K — $150K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 5-10+ years in fire alarm, suppression, or life safety sales.
  • Deep knowledge of contractor-driven sales and construction lifecycle.
  • Experience with large/strategic accounts or GSAM alignment.
  • Understanding of NFPA codes and fire systems compliance.
  • Proven relationship-building skills with contractors and end-users.
  • Strong teamwork skills in a collaborative sales model.
  • Results-oriented mindset focused on pipeline growth.

Responsibilities

  • Support GSAM strategy by identifying and advancing fire safety opportunities.
  • Build relationships with General and Electrical Contractors and key end users.
  • Develop direct relationships with facility leaders for owner-direct opportunities.
  • Position and sell integrated fire safety solutions based on customer needs.
  • Influence project specifications through early engagement with decision-makers.
  • Collaborate with GSAM leaders and engineering teams for account-focused solutions.
  • Support proposal and contract negotiations to secure projects.
  • Drive pipeline growth and achieve sales targets.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Sales Incentive Plan based on performance metrics.
  • Unique opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
  • Supportive, team-oriented work culture.
Full Job Description
The Fire Systems Sales Representative is a strategic growth role responsible for supporting Global Strategic Account Management (GSAM) efforts while driving revenue growth in fire and life safety solutions. This position focuses on strengthening and expanding relationships with General Contractors (GCs), Electrical Contractors (ECs), and key end-user (owner-direct) customers. This role plays a critical part in influencing project specification, identifying early-stage opportunities, and executing coordinated sales strategies in partnership with GSAM leaders to accelerate growth within key accounts and priority verticals.

What you will do:
  • Support GSAM strategy by identifying, qualifying, and advancing fire and life safety opportunities within targeted global and regional accounts.
  • Build and expand relationships with General Contractors, Electrical Contractors, consulting engineers, and key end users to drive project pipeline growth.
  • Actively pursue owner-direct opportunities, developing direct relationships with facility leaders to create pull-through demand.
  • Position and sell fire alarm, detection, suppression, and integrated life safety solutions aligned to customer needs and project requirements.
  • Influence specifications and project design through early engagement with ECs, engineers, and decision-makers.
  • Partner closely with GSAM leaders, operations, and engineering teams to deliver coordinated, account-focused solutions.
  • Support proposal development, RFP responses, and contract negotiations to help secure targeted projects.
  • Consistently drive pipeline growth and meet or exceed assigned sales and account development targets.


How you will do it:
  • Execute account penetration strategies aligned with GSAM priorities, focusing on expanding share within key GC/EC partners and strategic owner accounts.
  • Develop strong contractor networks to position Johnson Controls as the preferred fire/life safety partner on negotiated and bid projects.
  • Identify early project opportunities through market visibility, contractor alignment, and owner engagement to maximize win rates.
  • Drive owner-direct engagement strategies to reduce reliance on bid-only work and increase margin and influence.
  • Maintain a disciplined pipeline with clear visibility into project stages, stakeholders, and competitive positioning.
  • Act as a trusted advisor, providing guidance on code compliance (NFPA), system modernization, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Deliver valuable market intelligence back to GSAM and leadership to improve account planning and growth execution.


What We Look For:

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 5-10+ years of successful fire alarm, suppression, or life safety sales experience.
  • Strong understanding of contractor-driven sales (GC/EC channel) and construction project lifecycle.
  • Experience supporting large/strategic accounts or working in alignment with account management teams (GSAM experience a plus).
  • Knowledge of NFPA codes, fire systems, and compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships with contractors and develop owner-direct opportunities.
  • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to operate effectively in a team-based, account-focused sales model.
  • Results-driven mindset with a focus on pipeline growth and long-term account development.
  • Willingness to travel as needed to support account and project activity.


Preferred:
  • Established relationships within hyperscale and colocation data center ecosystems.


Salary Range: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $100,000 to $150,000 (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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