[Remote] Business Development Director (remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Johnson Controls is a leader in Sustainable Infrastructure, and they are seeking a Business Development Director - Energy Solutions. The role involves selling infrastructure renewal programs to government and multifamily buildings, building long-term customer relationships, and promoting the company's value proposition at the executive level.ResponsibilitiesLead ongoing discussions with Department of Energy, Housing and Urban Development, State Energy Offices, and other federal/state entitiesFocuses on demonstrating value at the executive level by providing solutions to business and financial challenges as well as working through gateways to achieve joint planning status. Sells, renews and expands renewable service agreements, including multi-year agreements, to both new and existing customerBuilds partnering relationships with the economic buyer, owner or owner representatives responsible for the decision-making process to drive the solution sales of JCI offerings. Manages ongoing sales process, develops relationship, responds to and anticipates customer needs. Actively listens, probes and identifies concerns. Understands the customer's business and speaks their language. Demonstrates financial and business acumen to develop credibility, loyalty, trust and commitmentSeeks out, targets and initiates contact with prospective customers. Develops network of contacts. Understands and leverages sales process checkpoints as well as demonstrates evidence of gaining small trial closes and commitments. Qualifies and assesses potential customers. Refers leads to other business segmentsAddresses customer's financial, business, operational and environmental objectives, needs and requirements. Recommends solutions that match the customer’s business and financial challenges. Differentiates JCI services and products from competitors based on business benefits and knowledge of competitor’s business strategiesMaximizes assigned Project Development Engineering resources effectively and efficiently. Ensures the customer and JCI receive maximum value from dedicated and assigned resources. Engages appropriate sales support resources determined by the JCI sales and business process, including COE (construction management services), energy and operational engineering and technical support, financial and legal resources, etcEffectively writes, presents and communicates proposals. Secures major opportunities using financial agreements. Negotiates value, addresses resistance when demonstrated, and closes the saleUtilizes applicable sales tools effectively (Salesforce, Account Management, Account Plan and TAS) to plan and document progress as well as increase business opportunity in accounts. Leverages JCI sales process monthly checkpoints to gain progressive commitments from the customer. Manages the sales process steps of the pipeline with a focus on completing the Opportunity Action plan and meeting the milestones in the customer’s buying processLeads 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 Service sales organization to exceed customers' expectations. Owns and facilitates the customer relationshipActs as the customer’s advocate in interactions with the JCI organization to ensure the customer obtains the best value from the JCI offerings. Sets appropriate customer expectations on JCI product and service offerings. Participates in final project inspection. Ensures that the customer is trained and oriented to system operation or the value of services deliveredAssists in the development of the team sales and marketing plans and strategies. Aides in the implementation of these strategies and action plans. Targets new customers based on vertical market strategies, enabling legislation and regulationsKeeps management informed of progress and account status. Knows when to call for assistance from upper management to keep the sales process movingAttends and presents at trade shows and professional organizationsSkillsBachelor's degree in business, or related discipline requiredA minimum of five to seven years of progressive field sales experience at the C-levelProven sales recordPrefer someone with experience selling outcome-based solutions into the Government/Multifamily Housing verticalsExcellent initiative, and interpersonal communications skillsDemonstrated ability to influence the market at key levelsAbility to travel 45%BenefitsCompetitive Sales Incentive PlanCompetitive benefits packageCompany OverviewJohnson Controls is a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency and decarbonization. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in San Mateo, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/ventures.Company H1B SponsorshipJohnson Controls has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 9 in 2026, 61 in 2025, 57 in 2024, 80 in 2023, 95 in 2022, 81 in 2021, 93 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.