Comfort Advisor
About the role
Comfort Temp is seeking a Commercial Sales Advisor to grow its commercial HVAC and plumbing business through relationship-driven sales, field activity, and consistent follow-through. The role is based in Gainesville, FL, focusing on commercial account growth in the Greater Gainesville market and surrounding regions.
Key Responsibilities
- Possess and develop new commercial HVAC and plumbing opportunities through lead generation, networking, referrals, field activity, and company-provided opportunities.
- Build and maintain relationships with business owners, property managers, general contractors, facilities managers, and other commercial decision makers.
- Conduct site visits, facility reviews, mechanical system evaluations, and customer needs assessments.
- Prepare and present proposals, pricing, scopes, bids, and service solutions for commercial installations, replacements, projects, and service opportunities.
- Partner with estimating, operations, project management, service, and field teams to ensure accurate proposals and smooth handoffs.
- Manage an active sales pipeline and document activity, communication, follow-ups, and proposals in the company CRM.
- Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales goals while maintaining strong communication and accountability.
- Stay current on Comfort Temp’s services, capabilities, markets, and customer needs.
- Represent Comfort Temp professionally at customer meetings, networking opportunities, industry events, and trade-related functions when needed.
- Help create a sales experience that builds confidence, trust, and long-term customer relationships.
Requirements and Skills
- Minimum of 3 years of commercial HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, construction, facility services, or related B2B sales experience preferred.
- Proven ability to prospect, generate leads, manage a sales funnel, and move opportunities through a longer sales cycle.
- Strong relationship-building skills with commercial customers, business owners, property managers, general contractors, and facilities leaders.
- Ability to understand customer needs and communicate technical solutions in a clear, practical way.
- Familiarity with commercial HVAC systems, plumbing systems, mechanical systems, controls, service contracts, or mechanical drawings is preferred.
- Comfortable conducting site visits, walking facilities, asking discovery questions, and gathering information needed for proposals.
- Strong communication, presentation, follow-up, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple opportunities, deadlines, and customer conversations at the same time.
- Experience using CRM software, Microsoft Office, and basic estimating or proposal tools preferred.
- Must reside within driving distance of Gainesville, FL, or be willing to relocate at personal expense.
- Physical Requirements: Must be able to conduct site visits, including walking large facilities, climbing stairs or ladders when needed, and navigating active job sites. May occasionally lift or carry sample equipment, materials, or documents up to 25 pounds.
Why this role matters
The Commercial Sales Advisor plays a crucial role in helping Comfort Temp grow by creating trust in the market, opening doors with new customers, and ensuring customers experience the professionalism and follow-through our company is built on.
How to apply
If you are a relationship-driven commercial sales professional who understands HVAC, plumbing, mechanical systems, or facility service sales, we would like to hear from you. Send your resume and cover letter to Brandon@comforttemp.com and tell us why you are ready to take the next step with Comfort Temp.