Full job description Sales Engineer – UK Region
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
We are seeking a Sales Engineer to join our UK Sales team. Reporting to the Territory Sales Director, this newly created role is strategic in nature, focused on delivering technical expertise and supporting targeted demand creation across the UK and Ireland.
You will act as a technical authority and advocate for fire protection, using your in-depth knowledge of our portfolio—including Sprinklers, Watermist, Gas Suppression, and Foam systems—to support customers, answer technical queries, and drive specification with consultants, contractors, and end users.
As part of a high-performing Sales team, you will play a key role in supporting business growth across the region.
How You Will Do It
*Provide technical field support alongside Sales Account Managers
*Deliver system design support and engineering input for typical solutions
*Promote fire suppression solutions through technical presentations, training, and industry events
*Identify and develop new business opportunities using your market knowledge
*Build influential relationships to drive product specification
*Generate and qualify leads, maintain CRM activity, and support sales conversions
What We Offer
*Competitive salary with commission and bonus
*Paid holidays and sick pay
*Benefits package including 7% matched pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, referral scheme, high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, and discounts on Johnson Controls products
*Extensive product and on-the-job or cross training
*Supportive and collaborative team environment
*Career development through established career pathways
*Strong safety culture through our Zero Harm policy
*Company vehicle, tools, and equipment
What We Are Looking For
*Proven experience in the fire suppression industry (essential)
*Background in technical sales or specification-led roles
*Strong technical knowledge of suppression systems, codes, and standards
*Ability to work autonomously with a proactive, results-driven mindset
*Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills
*Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK and Ireland
Preferred:
*B2B sales experience
*Experience with SprinkCAD and/or AutoCAD
*Degree in Fire Engineering
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