BEST Technical Sales Trainee - Fire - Arlington Heights, IL

Location: Arlington Heights-Illinois-United States of America

Early Career Sales Engineering (BEST) Program

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

Launch Your Career in Technical Sales

Our Building Early Career Sales Training (BEST) Program is a 6-month development program designed for recent graduates looking to launch a career in technical sales.

From day one, you'll be paired with a dedicated mentor and supported by a nationwide network of sales professionals. Through classroom training, hands-on experience, and customer interactions, you'll develop the technical expertise, business acumen, and relationship-building skills needed to succeed in a high-growth sales career.

What You Will Do

Participate in a structured 6-month sales development program

Learn Johnson Controls' Fire equipment, services, and building solutions

Support sales activities, proposals, and project opportunities

Build relationships with contractors, architects, engineers, and building owners

Present technical solutions that help customers improve building performance and sustainability

Partner with local sales and operations teams to deliver successful customer outcomes

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation package starting at $91,000, which includes base salary and bonus.

Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits starting on Day 1

Paid vacation, sick time, and floating holidays

Company vehicle

Dedicated mentorship and professional development

Clear career growth opportunities upon program completion

Collaborative and supportive team environment

What We Look For

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Engineering or a related field with an anticipated graduation date of December 2026 or May/June 2027

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency

Preferred

Internship, co-op, engineering, sales, or customer-facing experience

Interest in technical sales and customer relationship management

Check us out: A Day in the Life at Johnson Controls | Sales Roles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS3_3zSHb4Q

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