Technical Sales Trainee — Early Career, Mentored Program

Johnson Controls, Inc.; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) benefits starting Day 1

Paid vacation, sick time, and floating

Company vehicle

Mentorship and development

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is launching an Early Career Sales Engineering (BEST) Program designed for recent graduates to start a career in technical sales. You will be paired with a mentor and gain experience through classroom training, hands-on projects, and customer interactions.

From day one, you will learn about Fire equipment, services, and building solutions while supporting proposals and opportunities. The program emphasizes building relationships with contractors, engineers, and building

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Engineering or a related field is required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively is required.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is 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 help customers improve building performance and sustainability
• Partner with local sales and operations teams to deliver successful customer outcomes

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Prioritization

Collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Johnson Controls, Inc. is launching an Early Career Sales Engineering (BEST) Program designed for recent graduates to start a career in technical sales. You will be paired with a mentor and gain experience through classroom training, hands-on projects, and customer interactions.

From day one, you will learn about Fire equipment, services, and building solutions while supporting proposals and opportunities. The program emphasizes building relationships with contractors, engineers, and building