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Fire Sales Manager
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Cranberry Township-United States of America
Lead the day-to-day performance of the district or branch construction and owner/core sales team for fire alarm and alternate electronic systems businesses.
Set territory strategy and align sellers to customer, employee, and sales goals.
Partner with Area Sales Managers and General Managers to develop sales strategies, negotiate contracts, and execute pricing approaches that support profitable growth.
Review sales performance regularly and refine coverage, coaching, and resource allocation to improve results.
Coach, develop, hire, and align a high-performing sales team.
Build stronger relationships with owners, end users, contractors, and influencers to grow wallet share and recurring service revenue.
Represent Johnson Controls in construction industry events and engage branch support resources to strengthen competitive position.
Develop territory business plans covering market coverage, sales staffing, customer development, and industry relationships.
Support key clients directly through joint calls, deal support, and relationship building with sales representatives.
Expand service opportunities in the assigned district or branch territory, including moves and additions below the Solutions position.
Own the area’s sales outcomes with accountability, safety, and integrity.
Stay close to the work by joining customer meetings, ride-alongs, and deal reviews so obstacles are removed quickly and decisions are practical.
Use coaching, mentoring, and performance reviews to strengthen seller capability and improve execution every day.
Work as one team with area, branch, and national leaders to share best practices, coordinate resources, and win together.
Apply disciplined pricing, pipeline management, and market insight to support profitable growth and protect customer value.
Lead with candor and continuous improvement so the team can learn quickly, adapt to change, and keep raising the bar.
Coordinate consistently with company policies and procedures, whether formally or informally communicated.
Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent experience.
Five or more years of experience in the fire safety industry.
Minimum of five years of sales experience, including at least three years of field sales management in a business-to-business environment, or successful management of another sales channel.
Demonstrated ability to lead a high-volume, transaction-driven sales team.
Experience leading projects, selling at multiple customer levels, and working effectively in team-based environments.
Construction industry experience and a track record of developing owner relationships.
Working knowledge of Security, Controls, and HVAC equipment, along with an understanding of the construction process.
Ability to create practical solutions to customer needs while meeting business objectives.
Strong communication, team-building, prioritization, and deadline-management skills.
Experience leading a team through transition or significant organizational change.
Sound business judgment and an eye for commercial opportunity.
BS in a technical, business, or marketing discipline.
Five or more years in a leadership role.
Experience with fire sprinkler or fire suppression markets.
Familiarity with construction lead sources such as McGraw Hill.
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, including 15 days of vacation in your first year.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage available day one.
401(k) savings support available day one.
Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities with outstanding resources.
An encouraging, collaborative team environment.
Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.
Build your best future with Johnson Controls. As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, we are focused on reimagining performance to serve people, places, and the planet. In this role based in Cranberry, PA, you will help lead fire sales growth through strong leadership, customer partnership, and collaboration across the business.
You will join a team that supports a wide range of industries and offers meaningful work, learning opportunities, and a culture where your voice and ideas can be heard. If you are energized by driving results, developing people, and building lasting customer relationships, this role offers an opportunity to make a real impact.
Role Overview
The Fire Sales Manager leads the Fire Construction and Owner Service Sales Team within an assigned area. You will set the strategy, alignment, and development for new construction, plan and specification retrofit, and owner sales across fire projects. This role focuses on driving results for Electronic Life Safety Systems and Service Sellers while strengthening legacy customer relationships, growing wallet share, and expanding recurring revenue opportunities.
The ideal candidate understands strategic selling in construction and owner environments, knows how to build influence across the purchasing process, and collaborates effectively with partners across installation, service, HVAC, controls, and strategic account functions.
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Why Join Us
This role offers a competitive salary range of $105,000 to $138,000, with a bonus plan that considers individual, group, and corporate performance. You will also be eligible for a competitive benefits package.
If you are ready to lead with purpose and grow fire sales impact, we encourage you to apply.
