Johnson Controls · 23 hours ago
Sr Business Development Rep, Major Projects
Columbia-South Carolina-United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$97K/yr - $152K/yr
7+ years expJohnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, seeking a Senior Business Development Representative for Major Projects. This role involves selling enterprise-level building solutions to facility owners for large-scale construction and renovation projects, while fostering long-term relationships and driving sales processes.
Industrial EngineeringPhysical SecuritySmart Building
Responsibilities
Sells, with minimal supervision, the JCI offerings persuasively, persistently, and confidently to clients at the C-level while reaching optimal profit levels. Manages ongoing sales process, develops relationship, responds to, and anticipates client needs. Focus on a portfolio of large volume, highly accretive opportunities across the U.S
Builds partnering relationships to drive the decision-making process with the owner or owner representatives to align with JCI products and services. Actively listens, probes, and identifies preferred owner outcomes. Deeply understands the construction and development landscape and our client's business objectives such as patient experience, operational efficiency, and high-quality service. Be a subject matter expert on construction delivery methodology and value streams by field trade discipline
Seeks out, targets and initiates contact with building owners or program managers responsible for the decision making to generate demand for JCI’s products and services through customized sales presentations and proposals
Partners with JCI Strategic Account Managers to develop business plan for assigned account by aligning JCI offerings with key accounts and their initiatives for multi-site and/or complex integrated digital offerings
Uses JCI Sales process within the project/program development process to position JCI as a key partner uniquely positioned to provide enhanced value. Demonstrates technical knowledge and a solution that delivers the client’s project outcome. Qualifies and assesses potential clients and opportunities. Partners with internal sales professionals for specific offerings with specialized business units by geography and by project as needed
Addresses client's operational and environmental objectives, needs and requirements. Recommends solutions and links client objectives to total value solution and competitive advantage. Utilizes JCI technical and financial internal subject matter experts to provide insight and customized offerings and applications of JCI solutions for client’s specific needs. Applies knowledge of competitor’s business strategies, offerings, and solutions to favorably differentiate JCI from them
Positively and credibly influences project stakeholders via competitive, high-quality proposals and analyses. Effectively writes, presents, and communicates proposals. Negotiates value, addresses opposition when demonstrated and secures agreements which deliver accretive value. Differentiates JCI as a unique combination of supplier, designer, digital partner, and servicer
Utilizes applicable sales tools effectively to develop market strategy and segmentation of prospective market opportunity to align resources and prioritize activities. Utilize market strategy to target specific opportunities utilizing customized approach in conjunction with internal stakeholders and external partners. Actively track, manage, and lead opportunities through strong planning, communication, and documentation progress. Leverages JCI sales process monthly checkpoints to gain progressive commitments from the client. Manages process steps of the pipeline in Salesforce with continued focus on next steps, action items and milestone dates
Leads the opportunity team by building and fostering team relationships to ensure client satisfaction. Solicits support from and communicates effectively with internal team members and business partners. Develops relationship with respective internal sales, operational, and administrative colleagues to exceed clients' expectations. Leads opportunity and facilitates the client relationship
Qualification
Required
Construction industry knowledge required
A minimum of seven to ten years of progressive field sales experience at the C-level and above
Bachelor's degree in business, construction, engineering, or related discipline required
Excellent initiative, and interpersonal communications skills
Proficiency in construction delivery methodology and key building systems e.g. DBIA, AIA, BMS
Demonstrated ability to influence the market at key levels
Ability to travel 50% (nation-wide; virtually located position)
Preferred
MBA preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary
Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time - 15 days of vacation in your first year to promote work-life balance
Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care, available from day one
An encouraging and collaborative team environment that values diverse perspectives and fosters innovation
On-the-job and cross-training opportunities
A strong commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy, ensuring a safe and secure workplace for all employees
JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)
Company
Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls offers smart buildings that create safe, healthy, and sustainable environments.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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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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