Technical Sales Engineer – Early Career Program

Johnson Controls; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Mentorship and development

Day 1 benefits (medical/dental/vision,

Job summary

Johnson Controls invites recent graduates to join the Early Career Sales Training (BEST) Program, a 6-month development track designed to launch careers in technical sales. From day one, you’ll be matched with a mentor and gain hands-on experience through classroom training and real customer engagements.

You’ll learn about fire equipment, services, and building solutions while supporting proposals and opportunities, building relationships with contractors and engineers, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Engineering or a related field with an anticipated graduation date of December 1406 or May/June 2027.
• Preferred: Internship, co-op, engineering, sales, or customer-facing experience.

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 help customers improve building performance and sustainability
• Partner with local sales and operations teams to deliver successful customer outcomes

Skills

Strong analytical

Problem solving

Communication skills

Prioritization

Collaboration

U.S. Citizenship or PR

Education

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

Job description

Johnson Controls invites recent graduates to join the Early Career Sales Training (BEST) Program, a 6-month development track designed to launch careers in technical sales. From day one, you’ll be matched with a mentor and gain hands-on experience through classroom training and real customer engagements.

You’ll learn about fire equipment, services, and building solutions while supporting proposals and opportunities, building relationships with contractors and engineers, and contributing to