Commercial Security Systems Account Executive

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Richmond, VA, USA
In-Office
55K-80K Annually
Mid level
Other • Security
The Role
Sell commercial security systems, services, and technology within an assigned territory. Responsibilities include acquiring new customers, expanding and renewing existing accounts, generating leads, managing sales pipelines and customer follow-up, processing work orders, and conducting post-installation follow-up. The role requires strong communication and presentation skills, B2B sales experience, local travel, and a valid driver's license.
Summary Generated by Built In

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team. As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, we help customers improve the performance of their facilities to serve people, places and the planet. In this role, you will represent Johnson Controls Security in a local commercial territory, building relationships, developing new business, and helping customers protect and improve their operations.


Role Overview

The Commercial Security Systems Account Executive is responsible for promoting and selling Johnson Controls Security services and technology within an assigned territory. This role focuses on winning new commercial business, growing existing accounts, renewing agreements, and improving customer retention through strong follow-up and relationship management. You will act as a trusted representative of the


Johnson Controls Security brand and maintain a strong understanding of our products and services.


Key Responsibilities
  • Promote and sell Johnson Controls Security products, services, and technology to new local commercial customers within the assigned territory.
  • Grow existing accounts by identifying additional sales opportunities, add-ons, amendments, conversions, and renewals.
  • Develop new market share while maintaining productive relationships with current customers and prospects.
  • Identify prospects through creative lead-generation techniques and referrals from Centers of Influence.
  • Build and execute call plans, customer follow-up strategies, and territory management activities.
  • Maintain strong knowledge of the full product and service offering, as well as customer needs and challenges.
  • Process work orders and complete documentation in accordance with approved and standardized procedures.
  • Conduct post-installation follow-up to confirm commitments were met and ensure customer satisfaction.

How You Will Do It
  • Work in line with Johnson Controls Security policies, procedures, products, programs, and services.
  • Take ownership of your territory by managing time, pipeline activity, and customer follow-up with consistency and accountability.
  • Focus on the customer’s real security needs, remove barriers to progress, and position solutions that create value.
  • Use candor, curiosity, and problem-solving to improve results every day and strengthen your approach.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, customers, and Centers of Influence to build trust and win as one team.
  • Maintain a professional presence with senior-level executives and communicate clearly in meetings, presentations, and follow-up.
  • Use structured planning and disciplined follow-through to convert opportunities into long-term customer relationships.

Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, including the ability to present to senior-level executives within customer and Johnson Controls Security organizations.
  • At least 3 years of B2B service sales experience, preferably in Commercial Security Systems.
  • Ability to work a full-time schedule.
  • Availability for local travel.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Nice to Have
  • College degree.
  • At least 5 years of success as a commercial sales representative in the security, IT, or other technology sales industry, with a consistent record of meeting and exceeding quota.

Why Join Us

Johnson Controls offers a competitive salary, paid vacation/holidays/sick time, and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision coverage available on day one. You will also receive extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities, a collaborative team environment, and dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy. The hiring salary range for this role is $55,000 to $80,000, and the position also includes a competitive Sales Incentive Plan based on volume and margin on a project, quarterly, and annual basis.

Apply today and bring your commercial security sales experience to a team that values growth, customer focus, and results.

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.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
  • Ability to present to senior-level executives
  • At least 3 years of B2B service sales experience
  • Ability to work a full-time schedule
  • Availability for local travel
  • Valid driver's license
  • College degree
  • At least 5 years of successful commercial sales experience in security, IT, or technology sales
  • Consistent record of meeting and exceeding quota

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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HQ: Chennai
100,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1885

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®.

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