Johnson Controls

Sr. Strategic Account Manager, Data Center - Security

Johnson Controls$100K — $130K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5-10+ years successful sales experience in electronic security systems
  • Strong understanding of contractor-driven sales and project lifecycle
  • Experience with large/strategic accounts or account management teams
  • Knowledge of security technologies and IT/network integration
  • Proven ability to build relationships with contractors and consultants
  • Strong collaboration skills in a team-based sales model
  • Results-driven mindset focused on pipeline growth and customer success
  • Willingness to travel as needed

Responsibilities

  • Support GSAM strategy by identifying and advancing integrated security opportunities
  • Build and expand relationships with contractors and key end users
  • Actively pursue owner-direct opportunities with security leaders and IT stakeholders
  • Sell integrated security solutions aligned to customer needs
  • Influence specifications and design through early engagement with stakeholders
  • Partner with GSAM leaders and teams to deliver coordinated solutions
  • Support proposal development and contract negotiations
  • Drive pipeline growth and meet sales targets

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Competitive Sales Incentive Plan
  • Support for efficient and fair hiring process
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Full Job Description
The Security Systems Sales Representative is a strategic growth role responsible for supporting Global Strategic Account Management (GSAM) efforts while driving revenue growth in integrated security solutions. This position focuses on strengthening and expanding relationships with General Contractors (GCs), Electrical Contractors (ECs), system integrators, and key end-user (owner-direct) customers.

This role plays a critical part in influencing project specifications, identifying early-stage opportunities, and executing coordinated sales strategies in partnership with GSAM leaders to accelerate growth within key accounts and priority verticals. This role can be located anywhere in the US.

What you will do:
  • Support GSAM strategy by identifying, qualifying, and advancing integrated security opportunities within targeted global and regional accounts.
  • Build and expand relationships with General Contractors, Electrical Contractors, security consultants, system integrators, and key end users to drive pipeline growth.
  • Actively pursue owner-direct opportunities, developing direct relationships with security leaders, IT stakeholders, and facility management teams to create pull-through demand.
  • Position and sell integrated security solutions including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and unified security platforms aligned to customer needs and project requirements.
  • Influence specifications and system design through early engagement with ECs, consultants, IT teams, and decision-makers.
  • Partner closely with GSAM leaders, operations, engineering, and digital solutions teams to deliver coordinated, account-focused solutions.
  • Support proposal development, RFP responses, and contract negotiations to 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 and integrator networks to position Johnson Controls as the preferred security partner across negotiated and bid projects.
  • Identify early-stage project opportunities through market visibility, contractor alignment, and owner engagement to maximize win rates.
  • Drive owner-direct engagement strategies to increase influence, standardization, and recurring customer engagement.
  • Maintain a disciplined pipeline with clear visibility into project stages, stakeholders, technology requirements, and competitive positioning.
  • Act as a trusted advisor, providing guidance on system design, cybersecurity considerations, platform integration, and long-term modernization strategies.
  • Deliver valuable market and competitive intelligence back to GSAM and leadership to strengthen account planning and go-to-market execution.


What We Look For:

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 5-10+ years of successful sales experience in electronic security systems (access control, video, intrusion, or integrated platforms).
  • Strong understanding of contractor-driven sales (GC/EC channel), system integrators, and the construction/project lifecycle.
  • Experience supporting large/strategic accounts or working in alignment with account management teams (GSAM experience a plus).
  • Knowledge of security technologies, system architecture, and integration with IT/network infrastructure.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships with contractors, consultants, and owner-direct stakeholders (security, IT, facilities).
  • 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, account expansion, and long-term customer success.
  • 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 $130,000 (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

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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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