BEST Technical Sales Trainee - Fire - Little Rock, AR

Johnson Controls; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Company vehicle

Mentorship

Job summary

Johnson Controls invites you to join its 6-month Sales Development Program, designed to train in fire equipment, services, and building solutions. You will support sales activities, proposals, and projects while building relationships with contractors, architects, engineers, and owners.

You will gain hands-on exposure to technical sales, with mentorship and clear career growth opportunities. The program includes competitive compensation, benefits from Day 1, and a company vehicle, fostering a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with anticipated graduation Dec 2026 or May/Jun 2027.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

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 improve building performance and sustainability.
• Partner with local sales and operations teams to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Prioritization

Education

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

Job description

Launch Your Career in Technical Sales

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:

• 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

What We Look For Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Engineering or a related field with an anticipated graduation date of December 2026 or May/June 2027
• 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

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

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.