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New grad sales support manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or demonstrated organization skills can matter more than a long resume. Most openings cover on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Distribution & Wholesale, Banking & Financial Services, and Retail, with employers like Lockheed Martin, Deltek, and Embraer hiring at this level now.
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We are seeking a Sales Support Specialist to join our federal team. Join a collaborative, customer-focused team in a fast-paced environment where your contributions directly support mission-critical government and commercial projects. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced sales and operations professionals, build valuable expertise in federal contracting and sales support, and make a meaningful impact on customer success and business growth.
At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.
Location: Remote / Virtual (work from home). Must be based in the DMV/Washington D.C. Metro area (DC/MD/VA)
Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year
Travel Required: Limited; primarily only local travel
As a Sales Support Specialist, you will:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for government agencies, Department of Defense (DoD) contractors, and commercial customers, supporting both existing and prospective accounts
- In partnership with Government Account Managers and Sales Representatives, this role supports the full customer lifecycle, including proposal development, pricing administration, contract coordination, project bookings, billing resolution, and post-sale service support
- Act as a key liaison between customers and internal teams, including Sales, Project Management, Procurement, Billing, Operations, and Customer Service, ensuring a seamless customer experience and efficient execution of business processes
- Work in a fast-paced environment supporting sales operations from quote creation through project completion and closeout
Required Qualifications:
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of interpreting data, navigating complex procedures, exercising sound judgment, and making timely decisions to resolve issues.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Experience supporting federal government customers and contracts.
- Knowledge of Physical Security, GSA schedules and federal procurement processes.
- Experience with proposal management, pricing administration, and contract support.
- Familiarity with project setup, bookings, procurement, and order management workflows.
- Experience developing and maintaining sales reports, performance metrics, and operational dashboards.
- Ability to interpret and follow complex policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines simultaneously.
- High degree of accuracy in documentation, data entry, and reporting.
- Excellent customer service and relationship management skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong emphasis on Excel, Word, Outlook.
- Strong keyboarding and typing skills with high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task and establish work priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills coupled with demonstrated judgement skills.
- Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint, Federal Systems Estimator, CPW
- Understanding of Government regulations to include FARs/DFARs.
- Strong product knowledge of integrated systems and security industry required.
- Highly motivated self-starter with an eye for detail and excellent attendance.
Preferred Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent required; college coursework preferred. Associate’s Degree or BS Degree in Business, Marketing, or technical field preferred.
Who We Are
At Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world's largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.
To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.
Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms along with other awards:
- Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List
- Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
- Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list
- CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'
- Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America
- Forbes Best Employers for Diversity list.
- Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
- Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time
- Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
- Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing
- Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024
- Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.
Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers
Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)
We are seeking a Sales Support Specialist to join our federal team. Join a collaborative, customer-focused team in a fast-paced environment where your contributions directly support mission-critical government and commercial projects. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced sales and operations professionals, build valuable expertise in federal contracting and sales support, and make a meaningful impact on customer success and business growth.
At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.
Location: Remote / Virtual (work from home). Must be based in the DMV/Washington D.C. Metro area (DC/MD/VA)
Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year
Travel Required: Limited; primarily only local travel
As a Sales Support Specialist, you will:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for government agencies, Department of Defense (DoD) contractors, and commercial customers, supporting both existing and prospective accounts
- In partnership with Government Account Managers and Sales Representatives, this role supports the full customer lifecycle, including proposal development, pricing administration, contract coordination, project bookings, billing resolution, and post-sale service support
- Act as a key liaison between customers and internal teams, including Sales, Project Management, Procurement, Billing, Operations, and Customer Service, ensuring a seamless customer experience and efficient execution of business processes
- Work in a fast-paced environment supporting sales operations from quote creation through project completion and closeout
Required Qualifications:
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of interpreting data, navigating complex procedures, exercising sound judgment, and making timely decisions to resolve issues.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Experience supporting federal government customers and contracts.
- Knowledge of Physical Security, GSA schedules and federal procurement processes.
- Experience with proposal management, pricing administration, and contract support.
- Familiarity with project setup, bookings, procurement, and order management workflows.
- Experience developing and maintaining sales reports, performance metrics, and operational dashboards.
- Ability to interpret and follow complex policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines simultaneously.
- High degree of accuracy in documentation, data entry, and reporting.
- Excellent customer service and relationship management skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong emphasis on Excel, Word, Outlook.
- Strong keyboarding and typing skills with high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task and establish work priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills coupled with demonstrated judgement skills.
- Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint, Federal Systems Estimator, CPW
- Understanding of Government regulations to include FARs/DFARs.
- Strong product knowledge of integrated systems and security industry required.
- Highly motivated self-starter with an eye for detail and excellent attendance.
Preferred Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent required; college coursework preferred. Associate’s Degree or BS Degree in Business, Marketing, or technical field preferred.
Who We Are
At Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world's largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.
To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.
Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms along with other awards:
- Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List
- Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
- Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list
- CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'
- Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America
- Forbes Best Employers for Diversity list.
- Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
- Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time
- Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
- Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing
- Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024
- Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.
Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers
Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)
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Entry Level Sales Support Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level sales support manager job?
Start by highlighting any internship experience, coursework in business or communications, and tools you know, such as CRM software or spreadsheet applications. Employers at this level often prioritize candidates who can demonstrate attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate across teams. Tailoring your resume to each posting and showing genuine familiarity with sales processes gives you a real edge as a junior candidate.
Which companies hire entry level sales support managers?
Companies hiring entry level sales support managers right now include Lockheed Martin, Deltek, and Embraer, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, you'll find openings across a broad mix of employers, from regional distributors and staffing firms to larger enterprises building out their sales operations teams.
Are there remote entry level sales support manager jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles are still common at the entry level. About 50% of entry level sales support manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates who prefer flexibility do have real options. Filtering your search by work setting is the fastest way to find postings that match your preference.
Are these new grad sales support manager jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates with little to no professional experience. A new-grad-friendly posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or part-time work toward that requirement, and may note that a strong academic background or a portfolio of relevant projects is sufficient to apply.
Which industries hire the most entry level sales support managers?
Entry Level sales support manager roles concentrate in Distribution & Wholesale, Banking & Financial Services, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they rely on high-volume sales operations that need organized, detail-oriented support staff to keep pipelines and customer communications running smoothly.