Johnson Controls

Data Centers

SalesManager,Controls

$120–200k ~AI est. Malaysia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Sales Manager, Controls at Johnson Controls. Skills: BMS growth, Controls technologies, Data center ecosystem, Sales management, Revenue generation. Drive BMS growth in data center sector. Engage early with consultants, EPCs, and owners”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve assigned annual sales targets; Achieve assigned gross margin targets; Improve conversion rates

Industry & Context.

Data Centers
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related engineering field, Minimum 3 years of experience in BMS, Controls, ELV, or mission-critical M&E systems, Ability to interpret data center designs, redundancy configurations (N, N+1, 2N), and monitoring strategies, Experience engaging consultants, EPCs, and key DC stakeholders, Experience preparing SOO, points lists, wiring diagrams, and tender documents, Proven ability to succeed in project-based technical sales

Nice to Have

Experience working in a multinational environment, Existing network with key DC stakeholders in Malaysia, Familiarity with Metasys, Facility Explorer, CCT/SCT tools, or other enterprise-class control platforms, Knowledge of DC-specific monitoring standards, cybersecurity controls, and integration best practices

What You'll Do.

Drive BMS growth in data center sector

Engage early with consultants

Position JCI cooling solutions in design/specifications

Influence hyperscaler regional teams to secure procurement and

Achieve assigned annual sales targets

Achieve assigned gross margin targets

Prepare technical proposals

Prepare system designs

Conduct product presentations

Conduct solution demonstrations

Negotiate commercial terms

Secure contracts in line with company policies

Maintain pipeline management

Provide accurate sales forecasting

Monitor market trends

Monitor competitor activities

Monitor pricing strategies

Support project execution teams during handover

Participate in key client meetings

Employ a consultative

engineering-driven sales approach

Influence key technical decisions during pre-design

Influence key technical decisions during design freeze

Influence key technical decisions during tender stages

Articulate how Johnson Controls reduces downtime risk

Articulate how Johnson Controls enhances cooling performance

Articulate how Johnson Controls improves PUE/WUE compliance

Exhibit technical credibility

Exhibit responsiveness

Ensure timely follow-up on quotations

Ensure timely follow-up on tenders

Deliver accurate monthly sales forecast

Deliver accurate pipeline reports

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication Scope

Presentation skills; Negotiation skills

Full Job Description

**Who we are:** 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. Join our Malaysia team and help shape the next generation of data center cooling. **What you will do:** As a Sales Manager, Controls, you will drive the adoption of Johnson Controls’ BMS and controls technologies across Malaysia’s data center ecosystem. You will engage with top hyperscalers, global and regional data center operators, EPCs, consultants, and developers to position JCI solutions early in design cycles and influence critical engineering decisions. You will: * Drive BMS growth in the data center sector by engaging early with key consultants, EPCs, and owners, positioning JCI cooling solutions in design/specifications, and influencing hyperscaler regional teams to secure procurement and pre‑qualification. * Achieve assigned annual sales and gross margin targets * Prepare technical proposals, system designs, tenders and quotations * Conduct product presentations and solution demonstrations to customers * Negotiate commercial terms and secure contracts in line with company policies * Maintain strong pipeline management and provide accurate sales forecasting * Monitor market trends, competitor activities and pricing strategies * Support project execution teams during handover and participate in key client meetings when required **How you will do it:** * Employ a consultative, engine

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