BEST - Technical Sales - Fire Systems - Minneapolis, MN

BEST - Technical Sales - Fire Systems - Minneapolis, MN

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. 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 you will do:

• Our Early Career Technical Sales (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 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 fire 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.

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 by December 2025 or June 2026 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 Engineering or Construction Management Degree, preferred Previous sales, engineering or business experiences through co-ops, internships, part-time or full-time jobs
• 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.