Regional Controls & Digital Sales Leader

Regional Controls And Digital Sales Leader

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Where is the work:

Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.

The convergence of controls products, building automation systems, and digital solutions with AI is reshaping how buildings are operated, optimized, and sustained. Customers are seeking strategic partners who can connect technology, building systems, and business outcomes to deliver smarter, safer, and more efficient environments. They expect solutions that are intuitive, scalable, and outcome-drivenreducing operating costs, enhancing occupant experience, and improving indoor environmental quality.

Reporting to the Regional Vice President & General Manager, the Regional Controls and Digital Sales Leader will set the strategic direction for the Texas Gulf Coast Region's controls products, building automation systems (BAS), and Digital Portfolio with AI offerings. Supporting all 13 locations across the region, this role is responsible for accelerating profitable growth, expanding market penetration, and strengthening strategic alignment across the sales organization for these offerings.

In close partnership with area sales teams, regional leadership, and North America controls & digital sales leadership, this individual will identify, develop, and scale opportunities that improve building performance and elevate customer outcomes. This leader will play a critical role in aligning commercial strategy, customer value, sales execution, and talent development to create sustained competitive advantage. While this role is primarily focused on sales leadership, it will partner closely with operations leaders to ensure strong execution and customer outcomes. Success in this role will be measured by sales growth, share gain, margin expansion, customer satisfaction, and the development of long-term strategic customer relationships.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to a growing sales team focused on new customer acquisition, expansion within existing accounts, and increased market penetration through sales excellence disciplines, strategic account management, and outcome-based selling.
• Lead the training, coaching, and development of sales teams to strengthen commercial capability, increase sales effectiveness, and build a strong internal talent pipeline across the region.
• Drive employee engagement, organizational planning, talent development, talent acquisition, and retention across the sales organization.
• Lead and develop Controls and Digital Portfolio with AI pre-sales resources to strengthen customer engagement, improve sales effectiveness, and support commercial excellence across the region.
• Develop and execute regional growth strategies for controls, building automation services, and digital solutions with AI using lean principles and data-driven decision-making. Partner closely with marketing, sales, local leadership, and corporate leadership to identify market opportunities and accelerate growth.
• Serve as the regional leader for pipeline rigor, opportunity management, and sales discipline execution across controls and connected offerings, ensuring strong visibility, prioritization, and conversion across the region.
• Build strong linkage between controls products, BAS, connected solutions, and broader customer strategies to deliver differentiated and integrated outcomes.
• Strengthen customer satisfaction and loyalty by partnering with operations and fulfillment teams to ensure alignment between customer expectations, solution delivery, and long-term value realization.
• Lead monthly financial reviews and evaluate performance through key commercial and financial metrics to ensure progress against growth and profitability objectives.
• Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting processes with a high degree of accuracy and accountability. Communicate performance to goals, reinforce successes, and provide timely strategic direction where course correction is needed.

Responsibilities as a Member of the Regional Leadership Team

• Partner with Area General Managers, Sales Leaders, and Operations Leaders across all 13 regional locations to assess controls maturity, prioritize investments, and advance strategies for profitable growth.
• Collaborate with sales and operations leaders to define and achieve revenue, margin, and customer satisfaction targets across the region.
• Apply commercialization standard work from the Business Operating System to develop and scale go-to-market strategies that improve market reach and commercial effectiveness.
• Support alignment between sales strategy and operational execution by partnering with fulfillment leaders to improve consistency, customer experience, and business results.
• Serve as the regional liaison for North America controls, BAS, and Digital Portfolio with AI initiatives, partnering with corporate and national resources to implement commercialization strategies for connected equipment and digital solutions with AI.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or technical school required. Master's degree preferred.
• Proven track record, with 5+ years preferred, of leading strategic selling efforts and delivering business growth in controls, building automation, digital solutions, or a related industry.
• Strong experience engaging with building owners, operators, architects, contractors, and consulting engineers.
• Demonstrated success in training, coaching, and developing high-performing sales teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, build talent, and drive disciplined execution through structured selling processes.
• Strong business acumen with advanced data management and analysis capabilities.
• Ability to build strategic partnerships and develop innovative, customer-centered solutions that create long-term value.
• Location: This role will support all 13 locations across the Texas Gulf Coast Region and requires a strong in-region leadership presence. The position follows a 4-days-in-office / 1-day work-from-choice-location model.
• Travel: Significant travel across the region is required to maintain strong partnership with local teams, support customer engagement, and ensure strategic alignment across all 13 locations. Regular day travel and frequent overnight travel should be expected.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$157,900.00 - $239,505.00

Compensation Type:

Salary

Incentive Eligible:

Yes

Sales Commission Eligible:

No

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety Sensitive Role:

Yes

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.