BEST - Technical Sales - Fire Systems - Toronto, CA

Johnson Controls; Brampton; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Brampton is seeking recent graduates for its Early Career Technical Sales Program. This 6-month program offers mentorship and hands-on training in technical sales, especially regarding fire protection solutions. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's degree and graduating between December 2024 and June 2026, with strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers competitive pay, benefits from day one, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay: $64k–$93k

Benefits starting Day 1 (medical, dental, vision, 401k)

Mentorship and support network

Qualifications

• Expected graduation between December 2024 and June 2026.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with minimum guidance.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.

Responsibilities

• Consult with architects, engineers, and building owners to recommend fire protection solutions.
• Lead technical conversations with confidence.
• Estimate job bids and prepare proposals.

Skills

Strong analytical ability

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Electrical Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Are you a high-performing student or recent graduate with an interest in sales? If so, kickstart your career with Johnson Controls through our 6-month BEST (Building Efficiency Sales Training) Program designed specifically for recent college graduates. We're seeking exceptional students and recent graduates majoring in Business or Engineering, with expected graduation dates between December 2024 and June 2026.

From day one, you’ll be paired with a dedicated mentor and supported by a national network of sales professionals who want to see you succeed. This isn’t just training, it’s your launchpad to a fast-growing career in technical sales.

Throughout the program, you’ll blend classroom instruction, field experience, and hands‑on training to build deep expertise in our fire systems portfolio. You’ll strengthen your leadership capabilities, master customer engagement strategies, and learn how to position yourself as a trusted advisor.

By the end of the program, you’ll be ready to:

• Consult with architects, engineers, and building owners to recommend fire protection solutions tailored to their needs

• Lead technical conversations with confidence, combining product knowledge with business insight

• Apply your engineering background and business acumen to real‑world projects that protect lives and property

• Step into a high‑impact sales role with clear career progression and unlimited growth potential

Why you’ll Love it Here:

• 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

• Real‑world impact: your work helps create greener, smarter communities

• Collaborative, empowering culture where your ideas matter

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What you will do

Our Early Career Technical Sales (BEST) Program is a 6‑month technical sales development program for Recent College Graduates that focuses on creating market share by strategically selling Johnson Controls’ Fire products and services to commercial customers. In this program you will have a chance to apply your technical knowledge and business acumen to work with customers to better understand their product and project needs by being the subject matter expert. You will learn our fire equipment and service offerings, customer relationship techniques and leadership skills in preparation for supporting customers in your territory alongside the sales team. You will be prepared to consult with architects, engineers, and building owners on product selections; partner with and learn from internal experts and deliver on business goals. You will be a critical part of a local sales team and a national network of sales professionals.

How you will do it

• 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

• Present solutions to customers for consideration

• Collect and analyze market intelligence

• Turn projects over to operations team for execution and installations

What we look for

Required

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree and graduating between December 2024 and June 2026

• Strong analytical ability to solve problems and ability to learn quickly

• Ability to manage multiple projects and cross‑functional teams with minimum guidance

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency

Preferred

• Electrical Engineering or Construction Management Degree, preferred

• Previous sales, engineering or business experiences through co‑ops, internships, part‑time or full‑time jobs

Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.