BEST Technical Sales Trainee - Fire - Austin, TX

Johnson Controls; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Mentorship program

Professional development

Health benefits

Job summary

Johnson Controls invites graduates to join its BEST program, a six-month technical sales development track. You will be mentored and embedded in a nationwide sales network while gaining hands-on experience with building solutions and life-cycle services.

You will learn to present technical solutions, support proposals, and manage multiple priorities, preparing for a career in sales engineering with a leading global leader in energy efficiency and decarbonization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Engineering or related field with anticipated graduation December 2026.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured 6-month sales development program.
• Learn Johnson Controls' Fire equipment, services, and building solutions.
• Support sales activities, proposals, and project opportunities.
• Build relationships with contractors, architects, engineers, and building owners.
• Present technical solutions that help customers improve building performance and sustainability.
• Partner with local sales and operations teams to deliver successful customer outcomes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Engineering or related field

Job description

Early Career Sales Engineering (BEST) Program

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.

Launch Your Career in Technical Sales

Our Building Early Career Sales Training (BEST) Program is a 6-month development program designed for recent graduates looking to launch a career in technical sales.

From day one, you'll be paired with a dedicated mentor and supported by a nationwide network of sales professionals. Through classroom training, hands-on experience, and customer interactions, you'll develop the technical expertise, business acumen, and relationship-building skills needed to succeed in a high-growth sales career.

What You Will Do

• Participate in a structured 6-month sales development program
• Learn Johnson Controls' Fire equipment, services, and building solutions
• Support sales activities, proposals, and project opportunities
• Build relationships with contractors, architects, engineers, and building owners
• Present technical solutions that help customers improve building performance and sustainability
• Partner with local sales and operations teams to deliver successful customer outcomes

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation package starting at $89,800, which includes base salary and bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits starting on Day 1
• Paid vacation, sick time, and floating holidays
• Company vehicle
• Dedicated mentorship and professional development
• Clear career growth opportunities upon program completion
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

Required

What We Look For

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Engineering or a related field with an anticipated graduation date of December 2026
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency

Preferred

• Internship, co-op, engineering, sales, or customer-facing experience
• Interest in technical sales and customer relationship management

Check us out:

A Day in the Life at Johnson Controls | Sales Roles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS3_3zSHb4Q