BEST Technical Sales Trainee - Fire - Mobile, AL

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) benefits starting Day 1

Paid vacation and sick time

Company vehicle

Mentorship and professional dev

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. invites recent graduates to join its Early Career Sales Engineering BEST Program.

This 6-month development track pairs you with a dedicated mentor and a nationwide network to build technical sales expertise, business acumen, and relationship skills through classroom training, hands-on experiences, and customer interactions. From day one, you will contribute to sales opportunities, gain exposure to building solutions, and collaborate with contractors, architects, engineers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with anticipated graduation date 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 improve building performance and sustainability.
• Partner with local sales and operations teams to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Prioritization

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Engineering)

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 $91,000, 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
• 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