Sell integrated Building Automation Controls to building owners, developers, general contractors, engineers, architects, and consultants for data center projects
Promote the JCI value proposition to executive-level owners and consultants by providing comprehensive technology solutions
Build and manage long-term customer relationships/partnerships with key and target building owners, general contractors and architectural and engineering principals
Execute the sales process to cultivate, qualify and close new sales opportunities (pure hunting role)
Leverage internal JCI resources and partner with equipment sales teams to create solutions, proposals and execute secured projects
Manage ongoing sales process, respond to and anticipate customer needs; qualify and assess potential customers
Address customer's operational, sustainability and environmental objectives; recommend solutions linking objectives to total value
Influence design and construction with owners, contractors and consultants; create estimates, bids, proposals, and cost/benefit analysis
Effectively write, present and communicate bids; negotiate and close sales
Utilize sales tools (Salesforce, Account Plans, Altify) and manage pipeline with focus on next steps and milestones
Lead and foster team relationships; solicit support and communicate with internal staff and Service sales organization
Assist development and implementation of regional and metro market sales and marketing plans and strategies
Collaborate with Project Design Engineers; communicate project vision and work on specifications throughout design phase
Maintain open communication with Major Projects management and Area Management in Field Operations
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, architecture, or construction management
7+ years of field sales experience at the C-level
3+ years of experience working in the controls building technologies industry
Demonstrated ability to assess building technology needs, design and present proposed turnkey solutions
Experience in the traditional plan & spec bid and/or design-build markets
Ability to influence the market at key levels
Technical knowledge of JCI technology and capabilities
Construction industry knowledge and understanding of the construction process and potential challenges when discussing project solutions
Proven experience managing complex construction projects
Travel will be required within North America and potentially globally
Preferred: MBA
Prefer experience with solution selling and integrated low voltage technology competencies in Building Automation (BAS)
Must have technical knowledge of Building Automation technology and architectures
Data center industry knowledge and BAS application in data centers