Regional Sales Manager - Canada

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What we offer

Competitive salary and bonus plan

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time -

Comprehensive benefits package including 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 you will do

The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth, strengthening market presence, and leading a multi-channel sales ecosystem across Canada. This role oversees Area Sales Managers, manufacturer representative firms, dealer and distribution partners, end users, and specifiers/consultants. This leader will develop and execute strategic sales initiatives, influence specification-driven opportunities, and ensure alignment across direct and indirect sales channels to exceed regional performance targets.

How You Will Do It

Regional Sales Strategy & Execution

Develop and execute regional sales strategies to achieve and exceed revenue and margin targets.

Analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and customer opportunities to market share.

Own forecasting, pipeline management, and reporting; provide accurate updates on performance and market conditions.

Establish and monitor key performance metrics across all sales channels.

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Area Sales Managers and indirect sales resources.

Drive accountability and performance aligned to regional goals.

Foster a high-performance, results-oriented culture.

Support recruiting, onboarding, and ongoing talent development.

Manufacturer Representative Leadership

Lead and manage manufacturer representative firms to meet or exceed sales targets.

Ensure representatives are trained, enabled, and aligned with organizational strategy.

Evaluate performance and optimize regional coverage and engagement.

Channel & Partner Management

Strengthen relationships with dealers, distributors, and third-party partners.

Identify and onboard new channel partners to market coverage.

Drive partner enablement through training, joint business planning, and demand generation.

Ensure consistent execution and brand representation across all partners.

End User, Specifier & Consultant Engagement

Build and maintain relationships with end users, consultants, and the A&E community.

Influence project specifications early in the sales cycle to drive long-term demand.

Support complex, multi-stakeholder opportunities and strategic accounts.

Industry Presence & Market Development

Represent Johnson Controls at regional industry events, trade shows, and customer engagements.

Enhance brand visibility and strengthen regional market relationships.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Marketing, Customer Service, Product Management, Engineering, and other internal teams.

Provide field insights to inform product strategy and business decisions.

What We Look For

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).

10+ years of progressive sales experience, including regional or multi-state leadership.

Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.

Experience leading manufacturer representative firms and indirect sales channels.

Strong background in dealer, distributor, and end-user relationships.

Demonstrated ability to build executive-level relationships.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Self-directed, highly motivated, and results-oriented leader.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in security products, video surveillance, access control, or related technologies.

Experience in specification-driven sales environments.

Established professional network within Canada.

Demonstrated success in sales leadership roles.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $- (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us.

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