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Best-Associate Sales Engineer- Fire - Washington DC

Johnson Controls International • Washington, DC 20022 • Posted 3 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $56,000-$83,000/yr • Entry Level

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The Associate Sales Engineer - Fire at Johnson Controls International is a 6-month technical sales development program for recent college graduates focused on creating market share by strategic selling Johnson Controls’ Fire products and services to commercial customers. This role involves applying technical engineering knowledge and business acumen to understand customer needs, participating in a training and development program, and supporting customers in a territory alongside the sales team.

Responsibilities

  • Estimate job bids and prepare proposals with contractors, architects, and building owners
  • Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors
  • Complete sales calls to generate new business and build on existing relationships
  • Present solutions to customers for consideration
  • Collect and analyze market intelligence
  • Turn projects over to operations team for execution and installations

Qualifications

Required

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree and graduating in December 2024 and May/June 2025
  • Program starts January 13, 2025 or June 9, 2025
  • Strong analytical ability to solve problems and ability to learn quickly
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and cross-functional teams with minimum guidance
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency

Preferred

  • Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Degree
  • Previous sales, engineering or business experiences through co-ops, internships, part-time or full-time jobs

About Johnson Controls International

Johnson Controls is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. The company specializes in building efficiency, automotive experience, and power solutions. Johnson Controls offers building management systems, HVAC equipment, fire and security systems, energy storage solutions, and automotive seating and interior systems aimed at optimizing energy usage, enhancing comfort, and ensuring sustainability in buildings and vehicles.

Full Job Description

BEST - Fire

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls Team

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.  Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! 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 great opportunity is just a few clicks away! 

What we offer

  • Competitive salary starting at $56k base, plus guaranteed commission and sign-on bonus with total compensation of $83k

  • Paid vacation/holidays/sick time – 15 days of vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays

  • Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to; 401k, Medical, Dental and Vision care – Available day one

  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment

What you will do

Our Early Career Sales Engineering (BEST) Program is a 6-month technical sales development program for Recent College Graduates that focuses on creating market share by strategic selling Johnson Controls’ Fire products and services to commercial customers. In this program you will have a chance to apply your technical engineering knowledge and business acumen to work with customers to better understand their product and project needs by being the subject matter expert. As part of the program, you will participate in a 6-month training and development program combining classroom, field orientation, and on the job training. You will learn our mechanical equipment and service offerings, customer relationship techniques and leadership skills in preparation for supporting customers in your territory alongside the sales team. You will be prepared to consult with architects, engineers, and building owners on product selections; partner with and learn from internal experts and deliver on business goals. You will be a critical part of a local sales team and a national network of sales professionals.  #BEST

How you will do it

  • Estimate job bids and prepare proposals with contractors, architects and building owners  

  • Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors  

  • Complete sales calls to generate new business and build on existing relationships  

  • Present solutions to customers for consideration  

  • Collect and analyze market intelligence  

  • Turn projects over to operations team for execution and installations

What we look for

Required:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree and graduating in December 2024 and May/June 2025 Program starts January 13, 2025 or June 9, 2025

  • Strong analytical ability to solve problems and ability to learn quickly  

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and cross-functional teams with minimum guidance  

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills 

  • U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency

Preferred:

  • Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Degree, strongly preferred 

  • Previous sales, engineering or business experiences through co-ops, internships, part-time or full-time jobs 

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.