Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.
About this Opportunity:
As we continue to innovate and grow, we are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our NSW Service Sales team (Newcastle-based), with a focus on Planned Service Agreements (PSA).
Preferably HVAC Background however we are open to experience across BMS, HVAC, or Security. This role will cover the central coast/ Newcastle and Northern NSW regions.
The role will involve:
Industry networking to promote visibility of Johnson Controls in the market.
Driving growth via new recurring service business opportunities by identifying, qualifying, selling and closing ‘New PSA’
Developing ‘New PSA’ offerings including digitally enabled service products
Industry networking to promote visibility of Johnson Controls in the market.
Work in partnership with local teams to support successful development of proposals and estimates.
Establishing and building client relationships to clearly identify their needs and priorities.
Establishing budgets and documenting such information for next steps
Preparing and delivering client presentations
Negotiation and agreement on contract terms and conditions
Close deals and initiate handover to service delivery teams
Why Johnson Controls?
Being a Global company, you will work with some of the best people in the industry. This role will offer you autonomy and flexibility to make it your own and provide a pathway for a long-term career JCI career.
Who we are looking for:
Someone with exceptional customer facing skills to transition into business development or an experienced salesperson with a hunting mindset.
Proven sales skills and ability to identify customer needs and priorities.
5+ years’ experience in HVAC, BMS or Security
Demonstrate financial and business acumen with strong skills in customer relationship management.
Knowledge and ability to embrace current industry technologies and digital service offerings.
Strong pipeline management, experience in using Salesforce (SFDC)
Proven track record in delivering strong results with full accountability.
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, both internally and dealing with customers and stakeholders
Excellent networking skills, business minded, change orientated and pro-active.
Strong established network in the local market
Ability to obtain your Security Licence
Only applicants who have a current right to work in Australia will be considered.
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JCI’s Diversity & Inclusion
Our dedication to diversity and inclusion starts with our values. We lead with integrity and purpose, focusing on the future and aligning with our customers’ vision for success. Our High-Performance Culture ensures that we have the best talent that is highly engaged and eager to innovate. Our D&I mission elevates each employee’s responsibility to contribute to our culture. It’s through these contributions that we’ll drive the mindsets and behaviors we need to power our customers’ missions. You have the power. You have the voice. You have the culture in your hands.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years' experience in HVAC, BMS, or Security
- Proven sales experience with a hunting mindset and strong pipeline management
- Experience using Salesforce (SFDC)
- Exceptional customer-facing, communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated financial and business acumen
- Knowledge of industry technologies and digital service offerings
- Strong established local market network
- Ability to obtain a Security Licence
- Current right to work in Australia
- HVAC background
Johnson Controls Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Johnson Controls and has not been reviewed or approved by Johnson Controls.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of the package through employer 401(k) matching, repeatedly framed as a strong pillar of the overall rewards mix. The matching contribution is described with specific match levels in multiple places, reinforcing perceived value for long-term saving.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is presented as comparatively robust, with multiple paid holiday categories, vacation time, and sick time described as generous or “amazing” in places. Paid time off breadth appears to be a consistent contributor to total rewards attractiveness beyond base pay.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits are described as broad and customizable, spanning standard medical/dental/vision plus optional add-ons like pet insurance, identity protection, and legal support. Tuition reimbursement is repeatedly highlighted as a high-value option supporting professional development.
Johnson Controls Insights
What We Do
At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. Dedicated to protecting the environment, we deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of innovation, we are the power behind our customers’ mission. Our leading portfolio of building technology and solutions includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as Tyco®, York®, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, Penn®, Sabroe®, Simplex®, Ansul® and Grinnell®.







