Johnson Controls · 2 weeks ago
Regional Business Leader GCOE – Central
Arlington Heights, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $140K/yr
3+ years expJohnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, aiming to reimagine building performance. They are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to drive engineering standards and the growth of their Centers of Excellence in the Central BSNA Region, ensuring collaboration between innovation, product development, and sales.
Industrial EngineeringPhysical SecuritySmart Building
Responsibilities
Champion the adoption of engineering standards and expand the COE network across BSNA
Partner with innovation and product development teams to streamline pre- and post-sales engineering processes
Drive technical contributions of the sales team across multiple verticals to support growth and customer success
Collaborate with regional sales, operations, and service leaders to develop and execute strategic and tactical plans
Lead and mentor a high-performing team of sales engineers, fostering a customer-centric and excellence-driven culture
Act as a change agent in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
Provide feedback to product teams on commercialization efforts and support proof-of-concept initiatives
Standardize and optimize sales support processes across the COE network to ensure scalability and efficiency
Track and report COE engagement and impact using tools like Salesforce (SFDC)
Stay informed on market trends and emerging technologies to guide strategic direction
Build strong relationships across BSNA sub-regions and communicate COE capabilities to enhance enterprise sales support
Identify and implement quick wins that support long-term sales growth strategies
Serve as the liaison between COE Sales Support and Lifecycle Solutions teams
Prepare COE teams to support new product launches and innovations
Provide timely feedback to product teams and track involvement through SFDC
Lead process improvement initiatives and promote best practices across the COE network
Drive workload balancing, repeatable processes, and operational efficiencies
Advocate for COE capabilities and lead optimization programs to support sales success
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of experience managing technical or sales engineering teams
Strong communication skills across all organizational levels
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to lead and execute complex projects
Deep understanding of pre- and post-sales engineering practices
Familiarity with IT systems related to financial and operational functions
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Willingness to travel up to 30%
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
Strong knowledge of Johnson Controls products and solutions
Experience in the building technologies or lifecycle solutions industry
Benefits
Paid vacation/holidays/sick time- 15 days of vacation first year
Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
Competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance.
Company
Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls offers smart buildings that create safe, healthy, and sustainable environments.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.6BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2024-12-04Post Ipo Debt· $525.61M
2024-05-20Post Ipo Equity· $90M
Leadership Team
Joakim Weidemanis
Chief Executive Officer
Marc Vandiepenbeeck
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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