Fire Safety Sales Leader for Regional Growth

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Sales Manager in Albuquerque, NM to own the regional sales plan and drive revenue in a high-volume, transaction-driven market.

You will lead a district sales team, develop strategies with the Area Sales Manager, and ensure growth across fire safety products and services. You will coach a team, monitor performance, and collaborate with national leaders to expand the customer base while aligning with company policies and priorities.

Qualifications

• College degree in Business, or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of experience in the Fire Safety industry.
• Minimum of 5 years of sales experience, including 3 years of field sales management experience in a B2B environment, or successful management of another sales channel.
• Demonstrated comfort managing a high-volume, transaction-based sales team.
• Experience leading and working in teams, with project management capability and success selling at all customer levels.
• Ability to create and develop solutions that meet customer needs while supporting business objectives.
• Business acumen and the ability to apply it in a fast-moving sales environment.
• Excellent communication and team-building skills with a strong understanding of inter-departmental relationships.
• Proven time management, prioritization, and delivery against deadlines.
• Experience managing a team through transition or significant organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Own sales plan achievement for the assigned geographic area and drive progress against revenue and booking goals.
• Lead day-to-day activity for a district or branch sales team in a high-volume, transaction-driven environment.
• Develop sales strategies with the Area Sales Manager, including contract negotiation and pricing for new and existing business.
• Monitor sales performance, refine tactics, and reallocate resources to improve results.
• Contribute to marketing, customer retention, advertising, pricing, and distribution strategies for the district.
• Coach and train the sales team on product and service knowledge, marketing campaigns, sales promotions, and standards.
• Build, hire, develop, and align a strong team focused on growth and customer success.
• Lead sales activity for the local fire alarm, security, fire sprinkler, and fire suppression portfolio.
• Grow and retain the recurring revenue base and related service revenue through coaching and mentoring.
• Collaborate with area and national sales leaders to support standard methodologies and expand the national account customer base.
• Develop business plans for the territory, including staffing, market assignments, and industry relations.
• Direct sales forecasting activities and set performance standards.
• Conduct ride-along sessions with team members and key clients to strengthen relationships and support closing new business.
• Ensure company policies are administered and communicated consistently.

Skills

Sales leadership

Account management

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Team coaching

Field sales

Customer relationship

Education

College degree in Business or equivalent experience

Job description

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Sales Manager in Albuquerque, NM to own the regional sales plan and drive revenue in a high-volume, transaction-driven market.

You will lead a district sales team, develop strategies with the Area Sales Manager, and ensure growth across fire safety products and services. You will coach a team, monitor performance, and collaborate with national leaders to expand the customer base while aligning with company policies and priorities.