Senior Sales Manager, Security Solutions

jci; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Performance incentives

Medical insurance

Learning opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Sales Manager for Security Solutions based in Malaysia. You will drive sales growth across vertical markets, manage key accounts, and secure new projects.

Your role involves achieving revenue targets, building relationships with stakeholders, and delivering effective solutions to meet client needs. This position demands strong communication and negotiation skills along with technical knowledge of security systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of sales experience in electronic security systems.
• Proven track record in project sales and achieving sales targets.
• Strong understanding of tender processes and project-based selling.

Responsibilities

• Achieve assigned annual sales revenue and gross margin targets.
• Identify, qualify and develop new business opportunities.
• Manage and grow relationships with consultants and contractors.

Skills

Sales experience

Technical knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Electronic security systems

Job description

Who we are:

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What you will do:

As a Senior Sales Manager, Security Solutions, you will be responsible for driving growth for Johnson Controls security solutions across assigned vertical markets in Malaysia. Reporting to the Sales Leader, you will focus on securing new projects, managing key accounts and achieving sales targets through consultative and technical selling.

You will:

• Achieve assigned annual sales revenue and gross margin targets

• Identify, qualify and develop new business opportunities in targeted verticals

• Manage and grow relationships with consultants, system integrators, contractors, developers and end users

• Prepare technical proposals, system designs, tenders and quotations

• Conduct product presentations and solution demonstrations to customers

• Ensure proposed solutions comply with tender specifications and technical requirements

• Negotiate commercial terms and secure contracts in line with company policies

• Maintain strong pipeline management and provide accurate sales forecasting

• Monitor market trends, competitor activities and pricing strategies

• Support project execution teams during handover and participate in key client meetings when required

How you will do it:

• Apply consultative selling approach to understand customer security risks and recommend appropriate integrated solutions

• Work closely with pre-sales, engineering and operations teams to develop competitive and technically sound proposals

• Maintain strong engagement with architects, consultants and M&E engineers to influence project specifications

• Develop account plans for key customers to drive long-term growth and retention

• Ensure timely follow-up on quotations and tenders to improve conversion rates

• Deliver accurate monthly sales forecast and pipeline reports

• Strengthen Tyco brand positioning in the Malaysian security market

What we look for:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or equivalent).

• Minimum of 5 years of sales experience in electronic security systems (CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion, Integrated Security Solutions)

• Proven track record in project sales and achieving sales targets

• Strong understanding of tender processes and project-based selling

• Good technical knowledge of security system design

• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred

• Experience working in a multinational environment

• Existing network with consultants, contractors and developers in Malaysia

• Knowledge of integrated solutions including BMS/ELV systems is an advantage

• Familiarity with major security brands and enterprise-level systems

Key Competencies

• Results-driven and customer-focused

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels

• Team player with cross-functional collaboration capability

• High level of integrity and professionalism

• Self-motivated with strong accountability

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration package

• Performance-based incentive scheme

• Comprehensive medical & insurance coverage

• Learning & development opportunities

• Career progression within Johnson Controls global network

• Collaborative and performance-driven environment