Service Sales Account Executive-Springfield, MO

Johnson Controls is a world-class employer where ingenuity and excellence are welcome. As a diversified, industrial growth company, we have achieved increased sales for 61 consecutive years. And we do everything possible to value, challenge and reward our employees. Our people enjoy working for a successful company that offers leadership development from within, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, competitive salaries and benefits – and more. At Johnson Controls, you’ll be challenged to innovate and encouraged to apply your talent and knowledge. And you will be well-rewarded for delivering results.A U.S. Fortune 70 company, Johnson Controls is a global leader in creating smart environments, and bringing ingenuity to the places where people live, work and travel. We design and produce automotive interiors that help make the driving experience more comfortable, safe and enjoyable. Products and services from Johnson Controls also enhance the comfort, safety and energy-efficiency of buildings. We also are the world’s leading supplier of batteries used in automobiles, including conventional cars and trucks, as well as hybrid-electric vehicles. Johnson Controls has been recognized consistently as one of the world’s best-managed companies. Editors at Forbes magazine recently had this to say about our company: “Johnson Controls’ growth and profitability qualify it squarely for our list of the best-managed companies in the United States.”The global Johnson Controls community includes more than 140,000 employees in 75 countries and six continents. Enabling our people to develop, succeed and excel – and ensuring their health, safety and well-being – are critically important to us. We value teamwork, integrity and diversity. And we welcome anyone who shares our commitment to ingenuity and excellence.EOE/AA EmployerUnder general direction is responsible for the sale of Johnson Controls service offerings to owners at the Director level. Promote the Johnson Controls value proposition to building owners by providing technical solutions and operational expertise. Builds and manages long term customer relationships/partnerships with target building owners.  Responsible for customer satisfaction. Positions renewable service agreements as the foundation of managed account relationships.  Executes the sales process to aid in cultivating and managing long-term relationships and in seeking out, qualifying and closing new sales opportunities.  Utilizes sales tools to plan and document sales progress as well as increase business opportunity in current accounts.  Obtain and close sales on a monthly basis.  Seeks to expand the depth and breadth of Johnson Controls offerings sold within accounts.  Actively participates as a member of select account teams on key and target customer accounts.  Leads the account team on assigned target and managed accounts. PRINCIPAL DUTIES: Sells, with minimal supervision, the Johnson Controls offerings persuasively, persistently and confidently to building owners at the D-level while reaching optimal profit levels. Focuses on improving the existing building to allow the building owner to achieve business objectives.  Manages multiple, ongoing, opportunities particularly focusing on selling services and retrofits. Sells, renews and expands renewable service agreements, including multi-year agreements, to both new and existing customer. Builds partnering relationships with the owner or owner representatives responsible for the decision-making process to drive the sale of Johnson Controls service offerings.  Actively listens, probes and identifies concerns.  Understands the customer's business and speaks their language.  Demonstrates technical expertise and maintains a high level of credibility. Seeks out, targets and initiates contact with multiple prospective customers.Understands and leverages the sales process outcomes as well as demonstrates evidence of gaining small trial closes.Qualifies and assesses potential customers.  Refers leads to other business segments. Addresses customer's operational and environmental objectives, needs and requirements.  Recommends solutions and links customer objectives to total value solution and competitive advantage.  Differentiates Johnson Controls services and products from competitors. Positively and credibly influences service strategies with owners.  Frequently creates competitive, high quality and timely estimates, proposals, and cost/benefit analysis.  Effectively writes, and presents proposals. Negotiates value, addresses resistance and closes the sale.  Differentiates Johnson Controls as a total building environment supplier. Utilizes applicable sales tools effectively (SMIS, Account Management, Account Plan and TAS) to plan and document progress as well as increase business opportunity in accounts.  Leverages Johnson Controls sales process to close sales quickly.  Manages the high activity of the pipeline in SMIS. Leads the sales team by building and fostering team relationships to ensure customer satisfaction.  Solicits support from and communicates effectively with internal staff.  Develops relationship with Systems and Solutions sales organization to exceed customers' expectations. Acts as the customer’s advocate in interactions with Johnson Controls to ensure the customer obtains the best value from Johnson Controls offerings.  Assists in the development of the branch team, branch service sales and marketing plans and branch strategies.Targets new customers based on service business strategies.  Keeps management informed of progress and account status.  Attends and presents at trade show.Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related discipline required. MBA preferred.  A minimum of five years of progressive field sales experience.  At least three years successfully selling HVAC or building automation system service or projects. Demonstrates a commitment to integrity and quality in business. Excellent initiative and interpersonal communications skills.  Demonstrated ability to influence the market at key levels.