BEST - Technical Sales - Fire Systems - Chicago, IL
About The Position
Ourâ¯Early Career Technical Salesâ¯(BEST) Programâ¯is a 6-monthâ¯technical sales development programâ¯for Recent College Graduates thatâ¯focuses on creating market share by strategic selling Johnson Controls'â¯Fireâ¯products and services to commercial customers.â¯In this program you will have a chance to apply your technical knowledge and business acumen to work with customers to better understand their product and project needs by being the subject matter expert. As part of the program, you will participate in a 6-month training and development program combining classroom, field orientation, and on the job training. You will learn our fire equipment and service offerings, customer relationship techniques and leadership skills in preparation for supporting customers in your territory alongside the sales team. You will be prepared to consult with architects, engineers, and building owners on product selections; partner with and learn from internal experts and deliver on business goals. You will be a critical part of a local sales team and a national network of sales professionals.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree and graduating by December 2025 or June 2026
- Strong analytical ability to solve problems and ability to learn quickly
- Ability to manage multiple projects and cross-functional teams with minimum guidance
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency
Nice To Haves
- Electrical Engineering or Construction Management Degree, preferred
- Previous sales, engineering or business experiences through co-ops, internships, part-time or full-time jobs
Responsibilities
- Estimate job bids and prepare proposals with contractors, architects and building owners
- Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors
- Complete sales calls to generate new business and build on existing relationships
- Present solutions to customers for consideration
- Collect and analyze market intelligence
- Turn projects over to operations team for execution and installations
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation range from $60k to $83k
- Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays
- Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to; 401k, Medical, Dental and Vision care - Available day one
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Publishing Industries
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
