Strategic Account Manager, Johnson Controls
Thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency & decarbonization solutions
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Thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency & decarbonization solutions
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
1001+ employees
Company mission
To create conditions that power the future.
Role
Who you are
- Prior sales experience preferable though consideration will be given to internal applicants demonstrating business understanding within their application
- Hold a UK Driver’s licence
- Understanding of fire and security solutions offered by the business. Suppression, HVAC, BMS, or digital solutions is a plus
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities
- Takes ownership and escalates where necessary
- Ability to work to targets
- Where from a sales background, results-oriented with a demonstrated track record of achieving sales targets and driving growth
- Where from an operational background, demonstrates experience managing multiple stakeholders across the business and/or client base
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Proficient in Salesforce
- Proficient in MS Office applications and shows a working understanding of Microsoft Excel
What the job involves
- The Account Manager will focus on managing and growing key accounts within the banking and finance sector, primarily dealing with the provision of fire and security solutions. This desk-based role will also require field visits to nurture and maintain relationships with named accounts
- The successful candidate will inherit a portfolio of smaller key accounts, aiming to grow both installation and service revenue through effective cross-selling and margin enhancement on contract terms
- While there is focus is on existing accounts, the position also requires the applicant to seek new business opportunities along with collaborating and supporting Strategic Account Managers on larger bids and tenders
- Manage a portfolio of key account customers predominantly within the banking and finance vertical
- Identify and implement growth strategies to increase installation and service revenue, maximising cross-selling opportunities and looking at new target customer base
- Manage pipeline and sales opportunities effectively
- Conduct field visits to maintain and strengthen relationships with named accounts, understanding their needs and requirements
- Collaborate with Strategic Account Managers on larger accounts, providing support in bid and tender processes
- Monitor account performance, preparation of KPI reports for presentation to customers
- Network internally to build support structure across various departments
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the banking and finance sector, leveraging existing relationships and market insights
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and Johnson Controls’ product offerings, including mechanical fire suppression, HVAC, BMS, and digital solutions
- Provide exceptional customer service and support to ensure client satisfaction and retention
- Participate in training and development initiatives to enhance product knowledge and sales skills
Our take
It's no secret that data centres need huge amounts of power, but a lot of the energy they produce ends up as waste heat. And as AI drives demand for computing power, operators are under extra pressure to get more from the electricity and infrastructure they already have - without putting more strain on the grid.
Johnson Controls is tackling this by turning that wasted heat into something useful. Its absorption chillers can use heat from on-site generators to help power cooling, reducing the electricity required for cooling and potentially freeing up more computing capacity. At the same time, its OpenBlue platform uses AI to make buildings smarter by automatically optimising airflow and optimising the management of equipment and maintenance.
The early results are promising, as Johnson Controls says its technology can cut airside energy use by nearly 10% in some applications. Moreover, its data centre approach could unlock significant additional computing capacity. With this success, the company is now betting that combining thermal technology with AI-powered software will help buildings and data centres do more with less.
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Company HQ
Ballintemple, Cork, Ireland
Leadership
Joakim Weidemanis
(CEO)Prior to joining Johnson Control in 2025, Joakim spent 13 years at Danaher Corporation. While there, they held various roles, including Executive VP.
Chris Bontempo
(CMO)Prior to joining Johnson Control in 2024, Chris spent nearly 19 years at IBM. While there, they held various roles, including VP of Cloud & Cognitive Software (Americas) and CMO of IBM Americas.
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