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Enterprise Security National Account Manager

Jci Open · verified Oct 13, 2026
Chicago-Illinois-United States of America Full-time Manager Account Management

At a glance

Manager-level Account Management role at Jci. Chicago-Illinois-United States of America · full-time · $101,000–$157,000 base.

SalaryStated by Jci
$101,000 – $157,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleAccount Management
SeniorityManager
LocationChicago-Illinois-United States of America
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$101,000–$157,000
PostedOct 13, 2026 · today
Role brief

growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Grow a major national customer relationship and its partner network, finding and closing additional security business
  • Set the account plan and sales forecast, then work toward the stated annual quota
  • Lead executive reviews and planning sessions, presenting technical solutions in terms of business value
  • Coordinate with sales, product and operations teams to align solutions and move complex deals forward
  • Keep Salesforce records current and represent the account at customer sites, meetings and industry events

What you bring

  • A bachelor's degree is required
  • At least five years managing national accounts, with evidence of handling large sales targets
  • Hands-on knowledge of access control, video surveillance or integrated security systems
  • Strong Salesforce skills and the ability to influence senior executives through presentations and negotiation

Who this fits

This suits an independent account manager who can own a large quota, build executive relationships and develop channel partners. Travel may reach half of your working time.

From the employer

About us

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.

What you will do

Johnson Controls is seeking a driven sales leader to grow a strategic national account within the physical security business. This role focuses on executive relationship management, channel growth, and disciplined execution to expand revenue with a key customer and partner ecosystem.

In this role, you will own a strategic national account and work across internal and external stakeholders to deliver strong revenue growth. You will be responsible for building executive-level relationships, managing partner engagement, and executing a clear account strategy to achieve a $35M annual sales quota.

How you will do it

  • Manage and expand strategic national account and partner relationships.
  • Develop and execute account strategies to achieve and exceed a $35M annual sales quota.
  • Identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities within the assigned account.
  • Conduct executive business reviews, presentations, and strategic planning sessions.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to drive customer success, solution alignment, and revenue growth.
  • Maintain accurate forecasting, pipeline management, and reporting in Salesforce CRM.
  • Represent the company at customer meetings, industry events, and partner engagements.
  • Provide product updates, overviews, and demonstrations to key stakeholders as needed.
  • Travel to strategic customer sites and industry events in support of the account.
  • Own the account plan, quota, and forecast with accountability, accuracy, and strong follow-through.
  • Stay close to the customer and channel partners, focusing on the opportunities that matter most and removing barriers quickly.
  • Use candid business reviews, data, and disciplined problem-solving to improve results every day.
  • Work across sales, product, and operations teams with trust and collaboration to move complex opportunities forward as one team.
  • Present with confidence to executive stakeholders and translate technical value into clear business outcomes.

What we look for

Required

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience managing National Accounts.
  • Proven success managing large revenue targets, preferably with responsibility for a $35M+ quota.
  • Required experience in physical security solutions, including:Access ControlVideo SurveillanceIntegrated Security Systems
  • Strong Salesforce CRM proficiency.
  • Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage and influence C-suite executives.
  • Highly motivated, results-oriented, and capable of working independently.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50%.
  • The ideal candidate combines strategic account management expertise, deep physical security knowledge, and executive-level presence to drive growth across key national accounts and channel partners.

Salary Range: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $101,000- 157,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role also offers a competitive Sales Incentive Plan that will take into account volume and margin on a project, quarterly, and annual basis. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

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