Johnson Controls

RegionalSalesEngineerforIndirectAppliedBusiness

$750–1100k ~AI est. South Africa FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Regional Sales Engineer for Indirect Applied Business at Johnson Controls. Skills: Indirect partner channels, Applied HVAC solutions, Sales engineering. Grow existing indirect partners. Support existing indirect partners”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

System design; Product selection

Eligibility Requirements

Travel regularly across Sub-Saharan Africa (50–70%)

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's degree in HVAC Engineering, 5–8 years of experience in Applied HVAC equipment sales, Experience working with indirect/channel partners, Ability to interpret technical drawings, Ability to interpret specifications

Nice to Have

Knowledge of chillers, Knowledge of cooling systems, Knowledge of pumps, Knowledge of hydronic systems, Knowledge of airside equipment

What You'll Do.

Grow existing indirect partners

Support existing indirect partners

Strengthen partner capability

Strengthen partner performance

Identify new channel partners

Appoint new channel partners

Onboard new channel partners

Deliver partner training

Provide sales support

Conduct joint business planning

Provide pre-sales engineering support

Support system design

Support product selection

Support tender submissions

Promote chillers solutions

Promote pumps solutions

Promote AHUs solutions

Promote airside equipment solutions

Maintain accurate CRM data

Monitor competitor activity

Monitor market trends

Monitor emerging technologies

Ensure compliance with internal processes

Ensure compliance with governance

Ensure compliance with regional regulations

Ensure adherence to local standards

Ensure adherence to certifications

Ensure adherence to import requirements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Indirect partner channels

Communication Scope

Presentation skills

Process & Methodology

Business planning

Full Job Description

## **What You Will Do** As the **Regional Sales Engineer** for Indirect Applied Business, you will drive growth across Sub‑Saharan Africa by developing and managing indirect partner channels. You will expand Johnson Controls’ presence by enabling distributors, contractors, and system integrators, while creating demand for our Applied HVAC solutions — including chillers, pumps, and airside equipment. ## **How You Will Do It** * Grow and support existing indirect partners, strengthening capability and performance * Identify, appoint, and onboard new channel partners across the region * Deliver partner training, sales support, and joint business planning * Provide pre‑sales engineering support for Applied HVAC solutions * Support system design, product selection, and tender submissions * Promote chillers, pumps, AHUs, and airside equipment solutions * Maintain accurate CRM data, pipeline, and forecasts * Monitor competitor activity, market trends, and emerging technologies * Ensure compliance with internal processes, governance, and regional regulations * Ensure adherence to local standards, certifications, and import requirements * **Travel regularly across Sub‑Saharan Africa (50–70%)** to support partners and customers * **You may reside in any city of your choice within South Africa while performing this role** ## **What We Look For** * Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, or related field * 5–8 years of experience in Applied HVAC equipment sales * Experience working with indirect/channel partners * Strong knowledge of chillers, cooling systems, pumps, hydronic systems, and airside equipment * Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications * Strong communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills * Understanding of regional market dynamics, compliance requirements, and regulatory environments

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