Technical Inside Sales Engineer

About the role

Seeking a driven and motivated engineer to join our sales team focusing on growing business with existing customers and developing new business. This position will involve applications engineering and inside sales support. Sales Engineers should be comfortable working in a result‑driven, fast‑paced environment. The role includes extensive formalized training plus work under a mentor to develop skills and gain an understanding of CaptiveAire products, go‑to‑market strategies, application engineering processes, and business development and sales tactics.

CaptiveAire is the nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems and now offers a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork, and HVAC equipment. Our primary purpose is to provide fully integrated, sustainable HVAC systems. With over 40 years of industry leadership, we deliver innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times. Our mission is to provide the highest quality products and service to users at the lowest possible price. We are strongly committed to employee development, including sponsorship for Professional Engineering licensure, weekly webinars, and company‑produced technical videos.

A technical sales role encompasses a wide variety of tasks where no two days look exactly alike. The team handles high‑volume, unique projects spanning design, procurement, coordination, and post‑sale support. Typical tasks include building relationships with existing and new customers, applying products using sound engineering principles, managing installation schedules and plans to ensure timely equipment delivery, and providing service and technical support—from