Account Executive Security & Fire at Johnson Controls, Inc in Ridgeland, Mississippi

Job Description:

Johnson Controls is powered by your talent. We are the power behind the customer mission. Together we are building a world that’s safe, comfortable and sustainable. Our diverse global team creates innovative, integrated solutions to make cities more connected, buildings more intelligent and environments more comfortable and secure. We are all about improving outcomes for our partners. Tomorrow needs your talent. Tomorrow needs you. So let’s talk today.

What you will do:
Under specific direction, develops long-term customer relationships with assigned accounts such as contractors, consulting engineers or owners. Seeks for Johnson Controls to become the preferred supplier of Security and Fire Systems and Services within their assigned accounts (“last look” with contractors, “default spec” with consulting engineers, “trusted advisor” with account owners. With assistance, ensures customer retention of assigned accounts. Partners with other sales representatives and/or agents to maximize profit generation from accounts through influence on specifications (owners, consulting engineers) and market pricing (contractors). Utilizes sales tools to plan and document progress as well as increase business opportunity in accounts. Achieves annual sales plan and obtains and closes sales on a monthly basis. 

How you will do it:

• Builds partnering relationships with the assigned accounts to drive the penetration of the Security and Fire Systems and Services offering.


• Maintains frequent face-to-face contact with the customers who most directly influence penetration. Actively listens, probes and identifies concerns. Addresses concerns and performance lapses. Understands the customer's business and speaks their language.


• Develops credibility, loyalty, trust and commitment.


• With assigned contractors, makes take-offs and bids the full spectrum of projects with the full spectrum of JCI offerings. With assigned consulting engineers, drives specifications of the full spectrum of projects towards the JCI offering. With assigned owner accounts, drives favorable specification.


• Keeps management informed of progress and account status. Calls for assistance from manager to keep the sales process moving.


• Demonstrates technical knowledge by writing the specification or matching the proposal to the building specifications to provide value to the customer and favorably position Johnson Controls.


• Under direction, qualifies and assesses potential customers. Teams with colleagues on individual projects based on account assignments. Honors the credit split guidelines and refers leads to other business segments.


• Develops relationships with internal operations and administrative staff to ensure customer satisfaction, and effectively and efficiently address issues.


• Manages receivables balances in line with JCI objectives and policies.


• Solicits support from and communicates effectively with internal staff to ensure customer satisfaction. Develops relationships with Solution and Service sales organization to exceed customers' expectations.


• Utilizes applicable sales tools effectively to plan and document progress as well as increase penetration of accounts.


• Participates in professional organizations.

What we look for:
Required

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or related discipline strongly preferred but will consider extensive experience in the security industry.


• Three (3) to (5) years of progressive field sales experience, in the Security or Fire/Life Safety Industry.


• Knowledge of access control, IP Video Systems and basic networking

• Computer skills such as excel, word, power point, etc.


• Excellent initiative and interpersonal communication skills.


• Demonstrated ability to influence the market at key levels.


• Ability to travel 20%

Johnson Controls 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, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/tomorrowneedsyou.