Technical Sales Specialist - Johnson Controls International

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What we offer

• Competitive salary and bonus plan

• Paid vacation/holidays/sicktime - 15 days of vacation first year

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one

• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities With outstanding resources

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

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What will you do

Provide and coordinate technical support for application engineering and proposal generation to Government National Accounts for major system sales. Systems to include large/complex integrated systems, IP video surveillance, networks, and large/complex card access systems (and others as required). Primarily responsible to interpret an RFP’s specifications or concept to design a technical, integrated security solution for proposal generation. This person will possess the technical skills to understand how solutions integrate, how to design a scope of work, and capture all labor and components necessary to complete a project efficiently. A good understanding of General Network Topology is desired.

How will you do

• Provide support to pre-sale engineering and sales teams to complete comprehensive scopes of work, equipment, and labor required to perform complex solutions.

• Review bid specifications and develop exception documentation/compliance matrixes. Ensures proper accuracy of technical take-offs from contract drawings and prepares questions to be submitted for clarification.

• Develop product pricing by gather quotes from manufacturers to meet system design requirements.

• Ensures proper application of systems products to meet customer requirements and/or specifications.

• Ensures the use of JCI Policies and Procedures in all aspects of project preparation and implementation.

• Value engineer all project specifications with the aim of customer satisfaction and project profitability.

• Review equipment application, research outside options and ensure equipment compatibility. Value engineer a job and make recommendations for improvements.

• Evaluate and test latest security solutions in a test lab environment.

• Survey existing installations and recognize solutions for upgrading/replacing with newer technology. Must be able to document findings and solutions in clear detail.

• Work with Field Engineering and Field Operations teams to ensure proper application of systems products to meet customer requirements.

What we look for

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and/or other related field equivalent experience.

• Certified System Engineer ICAM PACS (CSEIP) -preferred.

• Minimum of five (5) years of system design and support of electronic security, IT or related low voltage equipment.

• Proven ability to complete complex security integrations and designs.

• Demonstrated ability to make decisions and ensure they are carried through.

• Ability to manage complex processes and competing priorities with minimal supervision.

• Understanding of FIPS 201-2, HSPD12 and FICAM solutions for Federal Government systems.

• Experience with one or more of the following access control systems: SoftwareHouse CCure 9000, LENEL Onguard, Identiv Hirsch

• Experience with one or more of the following video management systems and camera systems: American Dynamics, Victor, Genetec, Milestone, Exacq, Avigilon, Axis, Hanwha, Bosch.

• Understanding of UL2050 and SCIF systems for IDS designs.

• Strong verbal/written communication ability to communicate complex information in a succinct manner.

Skills:

• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strong troubleshooting skills with analytical mindset.

• Knowledge of large project management, database connectivity, basic LAN protocols, and serial communications.

• High level of proficiency in access control, intrusion detection, video management systems and CCTV products and concepts.

• Strong networking, IP configuration, and data communications background.

• Entrepreneurial attitude, leadership ability and ability to be a team player at all levels.

• Ability to set priorities.

• Possess high level of PC literacy.

Other:

• Ability to travel.

• Ability to pass Government Agency Background investigations where required

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