Building Automation Account Executive

Smart Building Technologies, LLC; Owings Mills, Northern (MD, KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career advancement

Generous PTO

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Smart Building Technologies seeks a Building Automation Account Executive in Owings Mills, MD to grow connections with contractors, engineers, and facility owners. You will drive new business, influence design during the early phases, respond to RFPs, and close deals while expanding account revenue.

This role emphasizes relationship-building, ROI discussion, and field-based travel up to 75% to cover the territory and deliver value through BAS and HVAC control solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven outside B2B sales experience, ideally within technical, industrial, or construction-related products or systems.
• Experience in Building Automation Systems (BAS), HVAC controls, or industrial automation preferred.
• Excellent relationship-building, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with contractors and engineers—understanding their workflows, priorities, and project language.

Responsibilities

• Prospect, qualify, and develop new business by building strong relationships with mechanical contractors, general contractors, consulting engineers, and facility owners.
• Partner early in the design phase to influence specs and deliver smart, value-driven control solutions.
• Respond to RFPs, craft compelling proposals, negotiate terms, and close opportunities.
• Drive account growth through renewals, upsells, and cross-sells.
• Collaborate with internal operations, engineering, project management, and service teams to ensure flawless delivery.
• Represent SBT at trade shows, conferences, and industry networking events.
• Track your pipeline, forecast accurately, and hit or exceed your sales goals.

Skills

Outside B2B sales

BAS experience

HVAC controls

Industrial automation

Relationship-building

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Contractors/engineers communication

Self-starter

ROI / TCO understanding

Willingness to travel 50-75%

Tools

BACnet

Modbus

LonWorks

Job description

Smart Building Technologies, 10705 Red Run Boulevard, Suite 240, Owings Mills, Maryland, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Ready to grow your career while driving the future of smart buildings?

At Smart Building Technologies, a Fidelity company, we’re helping facilities run smarter, safer, and more efficiently through cutting-edge building automation and control solutions.

We’re looking for a driven, relationship-focused Building Automation Account Executive who thrives on building connections, solving problems, and closing deals.

If you’re energized by creating new opportunities and seeing complex projects, come to life, this is your chance to join a high-impact team that rewards hustle and results.

What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• Proven outside B2B sales experience, ideally within technical, industrial, or construction-related products or systems.
• Experience in Building Automation Systems (BAS), HVAC controls, or industrial automation preferred
• Excellent relationship‑building, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with contractors and engineers—understanding their workflows, priorities, and project language.
• A self‑starter mindset with energy, resilience, and drive to succeed in the field.
• Business acumen to discuss ROI, lifecycle value, and total cost of ownership.
• Willingness to travel frequently within your territory (50–75%).

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Knowledge of protocols like BACnet, Modbus, or LonWorks.
• Exposure to industrial or life sciences environments (pharma, biotech, cleanroom, manufacturing).
• Established relationships with contractors or engineers in the field.

What You’ll Do:

• Prospect, qualify, and develop new business by building strong relationships with mechanical contractors, general contractors, consulting engineers, and facility owners.
• Partner early in the design phase to influence specs and deliver smart, value‑driven control solutions.
• Respond to RFPs, craft compelling proposals, negotiate terms, and close opportunities.
• Drive account growth through renewals, upsells, and cross‑sells.
• Collaborate with internal operations, engineering, project management, and service teams to ensure flawless delivery.
• Represent SBT at trade shows, conferences, and industry networking events.
• Track your pipeline, forecast accurately, and hit or exceed your sales goals

Why You’ll Love It Here

We believe that a fulfilling career goes beyond just a paycheck. Here’s how we make sure our team thrives both professionally and personally:

• Professional Development: Access to World Class continuous learning opportunities, workshops, and certifications.
• Career Advancement: Clear pathways for growth within the company, with mentorship from industry leaders.
• Generous PTO: Ample paid time off to relax, recharge, and explore your passions outside of work.
• Competitive pay: Base pay range of $80,000 – $110,000+. Commensurate with experience. This range represents a general guideline; however, several factors are considered when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. This position is eligible for a bonus based off individual performance.

About Us:

As the leader in complete solutions for Building Automation Systems, Smart Building Technologies, A Fidelity Company, helps building engineers, building managers, and building owners operate with efficiency centered around Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Our specialty is reinvigorating buildings with aged and outdated systems. For buildings with old systems, we provide the most comprehensive overhaul of inefficient systems in the industry. We do this by monitoring and correcting areas of the existing system that are losing heat and energy, prior to connecting all components to a central automated control mechanism to ensure the highest level of energy efficiency.

Smart Building Technologies, 10705 Red Run Boulevard, Suite 240, Owings Mills, Maryland, United States of America