Jobs · Business Development · Minnesota

Building Automation - Senior Sales Representative

Harris · St Paul, MN · 2 wk ago
Business Development$89k–$133k/yrFull-time

Job Description

Your primary role as a Building Automation Senior Project Sales Representative is to drive revenue growth through targeted sales activities aimed at both new and existing clients. You will specialize in developing innovative solutions for building automation projects within designated markets.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze building energy usage, sustainability opportunities, and root causes of inefficiency or waste
  • Own the front-end planning process by developing accurate scopes of work for new and retrofit projects based on drawings, specs, equipment, and field conditions
  • Turn technical assessments and customer needs into smart, cost-effective project solutions
  • Build detailed project estimates by evaluating system sizing, quantities, distances, labor, materials, subcontractors, and total project cost
  • Balance technical performance with customer budgets and ROI expectations to deliver solutions that make business sense
  • Develop professional proposals using Harris’ standard operating procedures
  • Lead consultative solution presentations that clearly differentiate Harris from competitors
  • Drive your pipeline by keeping Harris CRM clean, current, and actionable
  • Maintain a healthy backlog of quotes to support consistent bookings and sales goal achievement
  • Proactively uncover new opportunities through prospecting, networking, referrals, and existing customer relationships
  • Expand account value by cross-selling and up-selling controls, service agreements, and mechanical project work
  • Confidently qualify opportunities and handle questions or objections with clarity, credibility, and technical confidence
  • Plan and schedule site visits, meetings, and follow-ups with intention to maximize your time and results
  • Show up every day aligned with Harris values and a customer-first mindset
  • Communicate clearly, professionally, and proactively with customers, prospects, and internal teams
  • Take ownership of customer concerns and drive issues to resolution
  • Build trusted, long-term relationships with customers, vendors, and Harris team members
  • Represent Harris with professionalism and integrity in every interaction

Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree in Construction Sciences, HVAC, or related field OR Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technical, or related field
  • Strong working knowledge of HVAC, mechanical, and electrical systems and components
  • Proven success building B2B customer relationships through discovery, needs assessment, and consultative selling
  • Ability to connect the dots between controls upgrades and real business value — including reduced risk, labor savings, lower liability exposure, and minimized system downtime

Skills

  • Hands-on knowledge of HVAC and Building Automation Systems (BAS)
  • Confidently read and interpret construction drawings, equipment submittals, and real-world jobsite conditions
  • Able to assess existing building systems to uncover gaps, performance issues, and customer pain points
  • Recommend the right mix of repairs, upgrades, replacements, and modifications to solve problems and improve long-term system performance

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401K with company match
  • Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
  • Paid Parental leave
  • Sales Incentive Plan

Pay

The pay range for this position is $88,848.52 - $133,272.77. The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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