Life Safety Systems Sales Rep, Electronic

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Livermore, CA, USA
In-Office
75K-112K Annually
Mid level
Other • Security
The Role
Territory sales role selling Fire/Life Safety electronic systems. Prospect and qualify customers, present proposals and demonstrations, prepare financial justifications, close sales to meet quota, coordinate with operations, report metrics, and represent the company at trade shows and events.
Summary Generated by Built In

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team

As a global leader in inquisitive, healthy and balanced buildings, our mission is to reinvent 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, passionate about 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 phenomenal opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer

  • Competitive salary.
  • Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year / 10 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 internal resources
  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment
  • Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

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 rewarding role the responsibilities will include professionally 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.  
  • 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:

  • 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: $74,900-$112,000 (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 project, quarterly, and annual margin.  This position includes a competitive benefits package. 
For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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

  • Minimum of 3 years successful sales experience in electronic or similar industry.
  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Ability to obtain appropriate licenses required by national, state and local codes.
  • Ability to quickly identify and qualify opportunities.
  • Good oral and written communication skills and sales techniques.
  • Ability to persuade and close sales.
  • Self-motivation with good organizational skills.
  • Experience working with electrical contractors and ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or engineering preferred or equivalent work experience.
  • Computer experience (Microsoft and Oracle programs preferred).

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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The Company
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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