Regional Business Leader, GCOE – Pacific Southwest

Johnson Controls

The Role

Overview

Lead COE expansion, engineering standards adoption, and sales engineering in Pacific Southwest.

Key Responsibilities

  • sfdc tracking
  • salesforce reporting
  • process improvement
  • process standardization
  • pre-post engineering
  • engineering standards

Tasks

-Identify and implement quick wins that support long-term sales growth strategies. -Lead process improvement initiatives and promote best practices across the COE network. -Drive technical contributions of the sales team across multiple verticals to support growth and customer success. -Provide timely feedback to product teams and track involvement through SFDC. -Standardize and optimize sales support processes across the COE network to ensure scalability and efficiency. -Advocate for COE capabilities and lead optimization programs to support sales success. -Partner with innovation and product development teams to streamline pre- and post-sales engineering processes. -Track and report COE engagement and impact using tools like Salesforce (SFDC). -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. -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. -Stay informed on market trends and emerging technologies to guide strategic direction. -Champion the adoption of engineering standards and expand the COE network across BSNA. -Drive workload balancing, repeatable processes, and operational efficiencies. -Prepare COE teams to support new product launches and innovations. -Build strong relationships across BSNA sub-regions and communicate COE capabilities to enhance enterprise sales support. -Serve as the liaison between COE Sales Support and Lifecycle Solutions teams.

Requirements

  • bachelor's
  • excel
  • johnson controls
  • pre‑sales
  • leadership
  • communication

What You Bring

-3–5 years of experience managing technical or sales engineering teams. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field. -Strong communication skills across all organizational levels. -Familiarity with IT systems related to financial and operational functions. -Experience in the building technologies or lifecycle solutions industry. -Proven ability to lead and execute complex projects. -Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. -Deep understanding of pre- and post-sales engineering practices. -Willingness to travel up to 30%. -Strong knowledge of Johnson Controls products and solutions. -Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

-Competitive salary -Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one -Paid vacation/holidays/sick time- 15 days of vacation first year

The Company

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.

Sector Specialisms

Buildings

Commercial

Residential

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Security

Safety

Fire Detection

HVAC

Controls

Smart Buildings

Sustainability

Operations

Maintenance

Repairs

System Modernisation

Carbon Reduction

Data Analytics

Facility Management