Fire Systems Sales Executive (Relocation Assistance Provided)
Taken at the midpoint of its range, $87,800/yr, this role pays less than the middle Account Executive opening on the board today ($125k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $81.6k–$315k/yr.
The posting
What you will do
Our continued growth has produced a need for a talented Life Safety Systems Representative 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 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.
Maintain established accounts through regular customer contact in pursuit of follow on sales.
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.
Preferred
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.)
Required
Good oral and written communication skills and sales techniques.
Ability to persuade and close sales.
Self-Motivation with good organizational skills.
Ability to obtain appropriate licenses required by national, state and local codes.
Salary Range: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $68,600-$107,000(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 .
Taken from Johnson Controls's own posting, last seen live on 2 Nov 2026.
About Johnson Controls
HVAC equipment, building automation, fire detection and suppression, security systems and the service contracts that maintain them, sold to building owners, contractors and data center operators.
Pay schedule: Johnson Controls pairs a base salary with a Sales Incentive Plan settled quarterly and annually on the volume and margin of what each rep sells, and many US field postings list a company vehicle, a few a sign-on bonus.
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