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Technical Sales - Fire Systems - Birmingham, AL

Johnson Controls

The Role

Overview

6‑month technical sales training program for recent grads in fire systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • project handover
  • technical consulting
  • vendor coordination
  • market analysis
  • bid estimation
  • fire design

Tasks

-Turn projects over to operations team for execution and installations -Lead technical conversations with confidence, combining product knowledge with business insight -Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors -Collect and analyze market intelligence -Estimate job bids and prepare proposals with contractors, architects and building owners -Apply your engineering background and business acumen to real-world projects that protect lives and property -Consult with architects, engineers, and building owners to recommend fire protection solutions tailored to their needs -Present solutions to customers for consideration -Complete sales calls to generate new business and build on existing relationships

Requirements

  • co‑op
  • analytical
  • project management
  • us citizen
  • communication
  • electrical eng

What You Bring

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

Benefits

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

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