OpenBlue Lead Generation Specialist

Johnson Controls; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a proactive Lead Generation Specialist in the UAE to scale OpenBlue across the Middle East & Africa. You will use AI to identify target accounts, run compelling demonstrations, engage decision-makers and maintain a forecast-ready Salesforce pipeline.

The role requires 4–6 years in inside sales or tech sales, a Bachelor’s degree, fluency in English, and strong CRM skills. GCC market knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science or a related field.
• 4–6 years in inside sales, business development or technology sales, ideally in building technologies, smart buildings, IoT, SaaS or digital platforms.
• Proven track record of lead generation and opportunity creation against targets.
• Daily, hands‑on use of AI for prospecting, research, outreach and productivity.
• Confident demonstrating software platforms to technical and business audiences.
• Proficient in Salesforce (or equivalent CRM) and Microsoft 365; excellent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Use AI-led lead generation to build target account lists and qualify opportunities.
• Deliver OpenBlue demonstrations tailored to persona (CXO, sustainability, FM, operations or IT).
• Engage decision-makers and manage quotations, renewals, and forecast-ready pipeline in Salesforce.
• Collaborate with Direct Digital Sales, branch sellers, partners and presales to drive revenue.

Skills

Inside sales

Lead generation

Salesforce

Microsoft 365

MEDDPICC

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft 365

Job description

What you will do

OpenBlue is Johnson Controls’ suite of AI-enabled smart building software, delivering measurable outcomes in energy efficiency, sustainability, equipment uptime, facilities productivity and workplace experience, built on 140 years of building expertise. We are looking for a smart, ambitious Lead Generation Specialist with fire in the belly to help scale OpenBlue across the Middle East & Africa. You will use AI to find and qualify the right customers, run compelling OpenBlue demonstrations, engage decision-makers, and keep Salesforce sharp and forecast-ready. Working with the Direct Digital Sales team, branch sellers, partners and presales, this role is a launchpad into enterprise digital sales.

How you will do it

AI-Led Lead Generation

Use AI tools (Microsoft Copilot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, intent data) to build target account lists, map buying centres and personalise outreach. Run multi-channel outbound campaigns into priority verticals such as real estate, ports & logistics, utilities, government, data centres and hospitality. Convert branch, partner and marketing leads into qualified opportunities, focusing on deals that close quickly. Qualify early on budget, decision process, use case, and hosting and data residency fit with the OpenBlue SaaS model.

OpenBlue Demonstrations

Deliver outcome-led demos of Equipment Performance, Net Zero Plus, CUPO, Workplace and Worker Safety. Tailor each demo to the persona (CXO, sustainability, FM, operations or IT) and build early business cases using case studies and value tools. Support discovery sessions and customer workshops with presales and Customer Advisors.

Customer Engagement

Build trusted relationships with decision-makers and keep momentum through structured follow-ups. Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing JCI accounts and support quotations and renewals.

Salesforce & Pipeline Management

Keep SFDC accurate: accounts, contacts, activities, stages, next steps and close dates. Apply MEDDPICC discipline and support weekly pipeline and forecast reviews, flagging risks early. Share customer feedback and competitive insights with sales, marketing and product teams.

How success is measured

Qualified pipeline created (ARR/ACV) and revenue contribution from sourced deals. Meetings and OpenBlue demonstrations delivered; lead-to-opportunity conversion. Salesforce data quality and forecast accuracy.

What we look for

Required Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science or a related field. 4–6 years in inside sales, business development or technology sales, ideally in building technologies, smart buildings, IoT, SaaS or digital platforms. Proven track record of lead generation and opportunity creation against targets. Daily, hands‑on use of AI for prospecting, research, outreach and productivity. Confident demonstrating software platforms to technical and business audiences. Proficient in Salesforce (or equivalent CRM) and Microsoft 365; excellent English communication. Hungry to learn, coachable and resilient, with strong commercial acumen and a winning attitude.

Preferred Exposure to BMS, HVAC, energy management, CAFM/CMMS/IWMS, workplace or security solutions. SaaS or subscription sales experience and understanding of ARR models. Familiarity with MEDDPICC or similar sales methodologies. GCC market experience; Arabic is an advantage.

Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings

Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission‑critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.