Sales Representative
About the role
At Hickory, we believe great service builds lasting legacies. We're a growing family of trusted, long-standing HVAC companies across the New York metro area, delivering high-quality heating, cooling, and clean energy solutions to homeowners and commercial clients alike. If you're a sales professional who thrives on delivering real value and building long-term relationships, this is your chance to be part of something enduring. With a guaranteed salary upfront and unlimited earning potential, you'll have the tools and support to grow a rewarding career in a purpose-driven company. As a Sales Engineer, you won't just sell — you'll be the trusted advisor customers rely on. Your expertise and relationships will shape how we grow across Westchester and the surrounding metro area.
Responsibilities
- Convert qualified, high‑intent leads into successful HVAC installations across residential and light commercial projects
- Conduct on‑site evaluations at homes and commercial properties across the service territory, assessing each space and listening carefully to customer needs
- Translate technical scope into clear, customized proposals that showcase the value, performance, and craftsmanship behind our HVAC solutions
- Build trust through clear communication, education, and guidance on system options, energy incentives, and financing where applicable
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure smooth project handoffs and an exceptional customer experience from sale through install
- Own your pipeline and results — your drive, responsiveness, and follow‑through will directly shape your success and customer satisfaction
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 3+ years of sales experience; HVAC, mechanical, or clean energy strongly preferred
- An established track record — you've met or beaten goals and can speak to the book of business you've built
- Comfort selling across residential and commercial settings; experience with municipal, institutional, or property‑management clients a plus
- Strong communication, negotiation, and follow‑through
- A self‑starter mentality — you manage your own schedule, pipeline, and priorities in the field
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (required)
- Background check and drug screening required
- Alignment with our core values — you lead with integrity and a get‑it‑done mindset
Skills
Strong communication, negotiation, and follow‑through abilities; self‑starter mindset; ability to manage schedule, pipeline, and priorities in the field; technical aptitude to translate HVAC scope into clear proposals; relationship‑building and advisory selling.
Benefits
- Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Mileage reimbursement for road costs
- High‑impact projects across residential and commercial installs including geothermal systems, heat pumps, and high‑efficiency oil/gas conversions
- Profit sharing as the company expands across the region
- Career growth and advancement opportunities within Hickory's growing multi‑brand platform
- Strong, values‑led, mission‑driven, employee‑first culture
Pay
Guaranteed base salary of $100,000 for the first three months, then $100,000–$250,000+ based on results with no caps on earning potential (unlimited commission).
Schedule
Full‑time position.