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Senior Sales Manager, Security Solutions

Jci Open · verified Sep 29, 2026
Pulau Pinang-Penang-Malaysia Full-time Senior Sales Leadership

At a glance

Senior Sales Leadership role at Jci. Pulau Pinang-Penang-Malaysia · full-time.

Pay not stated

RoleSales Leadership
SenioritySenior
LocationPulau Pinang-Penang-Malaysia
EmploymentFull-time
PostedSep 15, 2026 · 2w ago
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Grow security-solution sales across assigned Malaysian verticals while meeting revenue and gross-margin goals
  • Find and develop new opportunities, then manage relationships with consultants, integrators, contractors, developers and end users
  • Build technical proposals, system designs, tenders and quotations that satisfy customer specifications
  • Present and demonstrate solutions, negotiate commercial terms, and close contracts within company policies
  • Maintain account plans, pipeline records and monthly forecasts while supporting project handovers and key client meetings

What you bring

  • An engineering bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or an equivalent discipline
  • At least five years selling electronic security systems such as CCTV, access control or intrusion solutions
  • A record of project-sales success against targets, with solid knowledge of tenders and project-based selling
  • Technical ability in security-system design plus strong presentation, communication and negotiation skills
  • You can work independently across multiple projects and influence stakeholders at different levels

Who this fits

You will suit a senior sales professional who can combine consultative selling with technical security expertise and project-sales discipline. The role is based in Pulau Pinang, Malaysia and focuses on security work across Malaysian vertical markets. Existing relationships with Malaysian consultants, contractors and developers would be useful, as would multinational experience.

From the employer

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.

What you will do:

As a Senior Sales Manager, Security Solutions, you will be responsible for driving growth for Johnson Controls security solutions across assigned vertical markets in Malaysia. Reporting to the Sales Leader, you will focus on securing new projects, managing key accounts and achieving sales targets through consultative and technical selling.

You will:

  • Achieve assigned annual sales revenue and gross margin targets

  • Identify, qualify and develop new business opportunities in targeted verticals

  • Manage and grow relationships with consultants, system integrators, contractors, developers and end users

  • Prepare technical proposals, system designs, tenders and quotations

  • Conduct product presentations and solution demonstrations to customers

  • Ensure proposed solutions comply with tender specifications and technical requirements

  • 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:

  • Apply consultative selling approach to understand customer security risks and recommend appropriate integrated solutions

  • Work closely with pre-sales, engineering and operations teams to develop competitive and technically sound proposals

  • Maintain strong engagement with architects, consultants and M&E engineers to influence project specifications

  • Develop account plans for key customers to drive long-term growth and retention

  • Ensure timely follow-up on quotations and tenders to improve conversion rates

  • Deliver accurate monthly sales forecast and pipeline reports

  • Strengthen Tyco brand positioning in the Malaysian security market

What we look for:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or equivalent).

  • Minimum of 5 years of sales experience in electronic security systems (CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion, Integrated Security Solutions)

  • Proven track record in project sales and achieving sales targets

  • Strong understanding of tender processes and project-based selling

  • Good technical knowledge of security system design

  • Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills

  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred 

  • Experience working in a multinational environment

  • Existing network with consultants, contractors and developers in Malaysia

  • Knowledge of integrated solutions including BMS/ELV systems is an advantage

  • Familiarity with major security brands and enterprise-level systems

Key Competencies

  • Results-driven and customer-focused

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels

  • Team player with cross-functional collaboration capability

  • High level of integrity and professionalism

  • Self-motivated with strong accountability

What we offer:

  • Competitive remuneration package

  • Performance-based incentive scheme

  • Comprehensive medical & insurance coverage

  • Learning & development opportunities

  • Career progression within Johnson Controls global network

  • Collaborative and performance-driven environment

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