Life Safety Systems Sales Executive, Fire

Johnson Controls • Atlanta, GA

10d • $69,000 - $107,000

About The Position

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away! What we offer Competitive salary and bonus plan Paid vacation/holidays/sicktime - 15 days of vacation first year Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities With outstanding resources Encouraging and collaborative team environment Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy Company vehicle Check us Out: A Day in a Life at Johnson Controls: https://youtu.be/pdZMNrDJviY What you will do Our continued growth has produced a need for a talented Life Safety Systems Sales Executive to join our team. In this challenging and exciting role the responsibilities will include expertly representing the Company with respect to the promotion and sale of Fire/Life Safety Systems to customers and end users within an assigned territory and accounts. How you will do it Establish contact with prospects and qualify potential buyers by scheduling sales calls, following up on leads, and utilizing Johnson Controls marketing strategies. Develop a sales strategy to gain customer understanding of company product offerings, qualify and prioritize opportunities, and maintain appropriate territory records. Conduct seminars, demonstrations, etc. in order to generate, develop, and qualify leads for prospective customers. Develop financial justifications, prepare proposals, make presentations, and perform necessary follow-up for successful closing of the sale. Interface effectively with district operations to deliver and improve service delivery. Deliver sales against an assigned quota. Maintain established accounts through regular customer contact in pursuit of follow on sales. Report progress and supply metrics to operation and corporate teams on a weekly and monthly basis. Participate in trade shows, special product demonstrations and other events with the objective of increasing sales and enhancing the company’s image. What we look for Required Bachelor degree in marketing, business, or engineering preferred or equivalent work experience. Minimum of 3 years successful sales experience in Electronic or similar industry. Highly motivated and success driven. Ability to quickly identify and qualify opportunities. High degree of self-discipline. Experience working with electrical contractors, ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams desirable. Computer experience (Microsoft and Oracle programs preferred.) Good oral and written communication skills and sales techniques. Ability to persuade and close sales. Self-Motivation with good organizational skills. Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Ability to obtain appropriate licenses required by national, state and local codes. Salary Range: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $69,000 to $107,000 (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 #LI-NC1 Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here. Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in marketing, business, or engineering preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years successful sales experience in Electronic or similar industry.
• Highly motivated and success driven.
• Ability to quickly identify and qualify opportunities.
• High degree of self-discipline.
• Computer experience (Microsoft and Oracle programs preferred.)
• Good oral and written communication skills and sales techniques.
• Ability to persuade and close sales.
• Self-Motivation with good organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain appropriate licenses required by national, state and local codes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with electrical contractors, ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish contact with prospects and qualify potential buyers by scheduling sales calls, following up on leads, and utilizing Johnson Controls marketing strategies.
• Develop a sales strategy to gain customer understanding of company product offerings, qualify and prioritize opportunities, and maintain appropriate territory records.
• Conduct seminars, demonstrations, etc. in order to generate, develop, and qualify leads for prospective customers.
• Develop financial justifications, prepare proposals, make presentations, and perform necessary follow-up for successful closing of the sale.
• Interface effectively with district operations to deliver and improve service delivery.
• Deliver sales against an assigned quota.
• Maintain established accounts through regular customer contact in pursuit of follow on sales.
• Report progress and supply metrics to operation and corporate teams on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Participate in trade shows, special product demonstrations and other events with the objective of increasing sales and enhancing the company’s image.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus plan
• Paid vacation/holidays/sicktime - 15 days of vacation first year
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities With outstanding resources
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• Company vehicle

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees