Job description

Johnson Controls - Fire Suppression Products (FSP) is a global leader in fire and life safety. We provide fire detection, sprinkler, suppression, special-hazard, and emergency communications solutions to customers in countries spanning six continents. With more than 30 manufacturing facilities worldwide, we provide safety and security for millions of customers around the world every day. Plus, we offer a comprehensive array of testing, inspection, maintenance, and repair services to keep fire and life-safety systems in top working order.

What you will do:

You will actively sell to, manage, and train accounts within assigned region (Central Area – WI to TX). Our Territory Manager will support existing and establish new distribution in assigned territory. This may include working with end-users and other industry decision-makers regarding product features and benefits, understanding of listing requirements and other technical details. This role requires alignment with cross-functional teams to effectively manage this territory. Defining a sales strategy and continued assessment of market and distribution needs is a main focus for this Engineered Systems role, encompassing all gaseous fire suppression systems within the Johnson Controls portfolio. This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

How you will do it:

Analyze new business opportunities, develop sales plans and execute planned action steps in order to acquire new business in line with company strategies and growth objectives
Coordinate with engineers, contractors and facility owners in order to define product specification and to ensure 100% acceptance of products by owners and distributors
Present products to customers to accomplish customer acceptance of the value-added proposition attached to our products and services and achieve sale closures on terms that are mutually satisfactory to the customer and Johnson Controls
Develop annual, quarterly, monthly and weekly plans detailing concepts and actions necessary to achieve business growth opportunities consistent with overall growth objectives
Participate with other sales teams in sharing market intelligence about product opportunities that will grow sales
Coordinate new, and repeat sales, through distribution to ensure 100% customer satisfaction with our order fulfillment process
Build and maintain relationships with customers at all levels to ensure account retention

What we look for:

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or related field of study
Minimum 4 years’ sales or sales management experience within a related field
Ability to work cross-functionally within the organization to support territory needs in terms of product, technical, customer service and contract needs for distribution
Minimum 3 years’ sales experience in Fire Suppression, Fire Alarm or Fire Protection or related industry
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong leadership characteristics
Organization and time management skills
This will be a remote position; you must live in the assigned territory (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska)
Ability to travel 50% or more within the assigned territory

Preferred:

Sales experience in Fire Suppression, Fire Alarm or Fire Protection or related industry
Experience managing external distribution
Strong technical aptitude, preferably in Fire Suppression Products
Experience using SalesForce to track and measure accounts
Ability to present in front of large audiences

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.

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