BEST Technical Sales Trainee - Security - San Leandro, CA

Johnson Controls; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Mentorship and professionaldevelopment

Competitive compensation starting at $

Medical dental vision benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

Day-1 benefits (401(k))

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Johnson Controls in California offers the BEST program, a 6‑month sales development track for recent graduates. You'll get a mentor, classroom and hands-on experience, and exposure to customer interactions to build technical and business acumen.

The program pairs you with a nationwide network of sales professionals and opportunities to grow into technical sales roles with a track record of development and career progression.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured 6-month sales development program
• Learn Johnson Controls' Security 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

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Communications

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' Security 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

Required

What We Look For

• 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

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