**This job advertisement is addressed to all female and male candidates who meet requirements, without any discrimination based on sex, gender, sexual orientation, nationality or ethnic origin, religious belief, disability, and/or any other personal or social condition.What you will do

We are seeking a highly motivated Business Development Manager to join our Security Sales Team in Italy. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales of our Security Solutions. This role requires an intermediate technical understanding of Security Systems technology but strong sales acumen and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

How you will do it

• Execute sales strategies to achieve revenue and marginality targets for Security Solutions
• Identify and engage with new potential clients, listening & understanding their needs and qualifying related investments
• Orchestrate the pre-sales team (proposal engineers and consultants) to develop differentiated value propositions that meet customers’ needs and influence/manage the customer's purchasing process
• Collaborate with internal teams, including proposal engineering, project management & legal to develop proposals, negotiate contracts, and successfully close sales deals.
• Manage customers, opportunities and proposals through relevant JCI systems and in adherence to sales process (including periodic forecast and non-financial reporting to management).

What we look for

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in sales of security systems (Access Control, CCTV, Intrusion Detection, Fire Detection, PSIM platforms)
• Commercial experience with End Users, System Integrators and Consultants, preferably in one or more of the following critical infrastructure industries: Energy & Utilities, Transportation, Central Government & Defense, Banking & Insurance, Digital Infrastructures (Telecommunications & Data Centers)
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal teams
• High business acumen and understanding of corporate financial principles
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently
• English fluency both verbal and written
• Willingness to travel as required.

Our benefits

We offer an exciting and challenging position with great personal freedom and professional responsibility. Joining us, you will become part of a leading global multi-industrial corporation defined by its stimulating work environment and job satisfaction. In addition, we offer outstanding career development opportunities, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents.

If you are interested to learn more about this exciting opportunity then please apply directly to the role through the web page.

We offer

• Flexible working hours
• Agile working
• Meal vouchers of €8
• Company welfare package

Who we are

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and multi industrial leader, serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries. Our 120,000 employees create intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions, integrated infrastructure and next generation transportation systems that work seamlessly together to deliver on the promise of

smart cities and communities. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. We are committed to helping our customers win and creating greater value for all of our stakeholders, through strategic focus on our buildings and energy growth platforms.