Technical Sales - Fire Systems - Portland, OR

Overview

6‑month sales training program for recent grads to sell fire systems

Key Responsibilities

• market analysis
• technical consulting
• solution design
• bid estimation
• vendor coordination
• project handoff

Tasks

-Collect and analyze market intelligence -Lead technical conversations with confidence, combining product knowledge with business insight -Consult with architects, engineers, and building owners to recommend fire protection solutions tailored to their needs -Present solutions to customers for consideration -Turn projects over to operations team for execution and installations -Apply your engineering background and business acumen to real-world projects that protect lives and property -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

Requirements

• electrical eng
• construction mgmt
• bachelor's
• project management
• communication
• us citizenship

What You Bring

-Strong communication and teamwork skills -Ability to manage multiple projects and cross-functional teams with minimum guidance -Strong analytical ability to solve problems and ability to learn quickly -Previous sales, engineering or business experiences through co-ops, internships, part-time or full-time jobs -Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree and graduating between December 2024 and June 2026 -U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency -Electrical Engineering or Construction Management Degree, preferred

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Benefits

-Step into a high-impact sales role with clear career progression and unlimited growth potential -Competitive pay: $64k–$93k -Benefits that start Day 1 (medical, dental, vision, 401k) -A mentor who’s invested in your success, plus a support network of peers and leaders -Fast-track growth: our 6-month BEST program combines training, mentorship, and hands-on learning to launch your career -Collaborative, empowering culture where your ideas matter

About Johnson Controls

-Pioneered the electric thermostat, launching the building controls industry. -Evolved into a global leader in smart building systems through over a century of innovation. -Typical projects range from HVAC installations to integrated smart systems in hospitals, airports, stadiums, and data centers using their OpenBlue digital platform. -Expertise covers HVAC, fire detection and suppression, security systems, energy management, and facility services. -Earned LEED Platinum certification for its North American headquarters and supplied smart systems to landmarks like Burj Khalifa and Taipei 101.

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