Jobs · Business Development · Wisconsin

Regional Sales Manager - Western US

Johnson Controls · Milwaukee, WI · 2 mo ago
On-siteBusiness Development$109k–$170k/yrFull-time

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and bonus plan
  • Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
  • Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources
  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment
  • Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

How You Will Do It

  • Regional Sales Strategy & Execution
    • Develop and execute regional sales strategies to achieve and exceed revenue and margin targets.
    • Analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and customer opportunities to expand market share.
    • Own forecasting, pipeline management, and reporting; provide accurate updates on performance and market conditions.
    • Establish and monitor key performance metrics across all sales channels.
  • Leadership & Team Development
    • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Area Sales Managers and indirect sales resources.
    • Drive accountability and performance aligned to regional goals.
    • Foster a high-performance, results-oriented culture.
    • Support recruiting, onboarding, and ongoing talent development.
  • Manufacturer Representative Leadership
    • Lead and manage manufacturer representative firms to meet or exceed sales targets.
    • Ensure representatives are trained, enabled, and aligned with organizational strategy.
    • Evaluate performance and optimize regional coverage and engagement.
  • Channel & Partner Management
    • Strengthen relationships with dealers, distributors, and third-party partners.
    • Identify and onboard new channel partners to expand market coverage.
    • Drive partner enablement through training, joint business planning, and demand generation.
    • Ensure consistent execution and brand representation across all partners.
  • End User, Specifier & Consultant Engagement
    • Build and maintain relationships with end users, consultants, and the A&E community.
    • Influence project specifications early in the sales cycle to drive long-term demand.
    • Support complex, multi-stakeholder opportunities and strategic accounts.
  • Industry Presence & Market Development
    • Represent Johnson Controls at regional industry events, trade shows, and customer engagements.
    • Enhance brand visibility and strengthen regional market relationships.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Partner with Marketing, Customer Service, Product Management, Engineering, and other internal teams.
    • Provide field insights to inform product strategy and business decisions.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
  • 10+ years of progressive sales experience, including regional or multi-state leadership.
  • Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
  • Experience leading manufacturer representative firms and indirect sales channels.
  • Strong background in dealer, distributor, and end-user relationships.
  • Demonstrated ability to build executive-level relationships.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Self-directed, highly motivated, and results-oriented leader.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in security products, video surveillance, access control, or related technologies.
  • Experience in specification-driven sales environments.
  • Established professional network within the Western U.S. region.
  • Demonstrated success in sales leadership roles.

Hiring Salary Range

Hiring Salary Range: $109,000-170,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.)

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