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Johnson Controls

Provides smart building technology and services

Channel Account Manager - HVAC Controls

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$90k - $140k+ Sales Incentive Plan
Expert
Bachelor's
Indianapolis, IN, USA+5 moreMore locations: Louisville, KY, USA | Grand Rapids, MI, USA | Pittsburgh, PA, USA | Cincinnati, OH, USA | Charleston, WV, USA
In PersonTravel up to 50% within the territory.
Sales & Account ManagementBusiness Development & Partnerships

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Marketing, or equivalent experience.
  • At least 10 years of progressive, direct sales experience in Commercial HVAC/Controls or a related technical construction industry.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time within the territory.
Responsibilities
  • Drive product revenue and margin growth while meeting established sales plans and objectives through the Independent Distribution (IDC) channel.
  • Support the sale of the complete Johnson Controls product portfolio, with emphasis on Facility Explorer and related building automation solutions.
  • Apply the sales process to build and maintain long-term customer and channel relationships while identifying new sales opportunities.
  • Represent Global Products offerings during the sales process with IDC partners and end customers.
  • Work with channel partners to launch new product offerings and ensure they are trained on product features, value propositions, and pricing.
  • Deliver revenue and margin targets for assigned accounts and maintain key internal and external relationships.
  • Use strategic account plans and quarterly reviews to align actions, track progress, and support sales objectives.
  • Support project teams with pre-bid strategy, scope review, and offering expansions.
  • Provide accurate monthly sales forecasts, develop annual volume and growth objectives, and communicate support needs as they arise.
  • Analyze market performance, conduct competitive reviews, and share customer feedback with Product Management and Engineering to support product enhancements.
  • Engage with regional and local industry associations and trade shows to strengthen market presence and uncover opportunities.
  • Own account outcomes with accountability for revenue and margin performance.
  • Listen to customers, identify barriers early, and act to remove obstacles.
  • Use data, market insight, and problem-solving to improve forecasts, strengthen account plans, and refine sales approaches.
  • Work across sales, project, product, engineering, and technical support teams to deliver a consistent customer experience.
  • Recommend solutions that fit customer needs and differentiate Johnson Controls in the market.
  • Keep channel partners informed and prepared through clear communication, practical training, and follow-through on commitments.

About the company

Johnson Controls transforms environments where people live, work, learn, and play by providing smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. It offers comprehensive digital solutions through its OpenBlue platform, serving healthcare, education, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing, and government sectors with a portfolio of building technology, software, and services focused on efficiency, safety, and sustainability. The company operates in more than 150 countries with about 100,000 experts and aims to reimagine building performance to benefit people, places, and the planet.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Cork, Ireland

Founded

1885

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What believers are saying

  • Q3 2026 sales hit $6.6 billion; organic growth reached 10%, lifting margins.
  • Record backlog reached $21 billion in July 2026, fueled by data-center orders.
  • JCI closed Alloy and Nantum in 2026, expanding OpenBlue and cooling capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • A 2026 HVAC price-fixing lawsuit names JCI alongside Bosch, Carrier, Trane, and others.
  • The 2024 restructuring plan still targets $400 million costs through fiscal 2027.
  • PFAS, asbestos, and environmental liabilities persist after the June 2026 Wisconsin settlement.

What makes Johnson Controls unique

  • OpenBlue now embeds Nantum AI’s occupancy-based HVAC optimization across air and water systems.
  • Alloy Enterprises gives JCI proprietary liquid-cooling components for AI data centers.
  • Johnson Controls sells mission-critical service and controls across 150 countries, creating sticky installed-base revenue.

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Benefits

  • Company Vehicle
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation

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