Technical Sales Associate
Job Duties And Responsibilities
Obtain and review project plans and specifications to determine specific product and services to be included in a binding estimate per the established guidelines.
Obtain special quotations from manufacturers as for products while maintaining competitive pricing levels and to maximize gross margins.
High level of judgement and decision making to ensure plans meet specifications of equipment.
Provides expertise to make recommendations to plans and specifications.
Independently make suggestions and/or modifications to ensure projects are efficient and remain within budget.
Cook up prior approval requests with the engineering services department.
Populate job tracking system with pertinent information including basis of design info, quote values, etc.
Prepare complete and accurate engineering submittals for product being ordered.
Answer application and technical questions as well as general customer service questions from mechanical contractors.
Prepare and generate orders to manufacturers for products being provided on awarded projects.
Manage logistics to ensure product arrives at job site when needed.
Maintain proper margin levels and job accuracy to ensure that projects are billed correctly.
Partner with Outside Sales Force and keep them informed concerning product availability, shipping schedules, and over-all job status.
Qualifications
Maintain regular and punctual attendance Works cooperatively with others Comply with all company policies and procedures
- Bachelor’s Degree is preferred or equivalent work experience
- Commercial HVAC project management experience preferred
- Proficient in Outlook, Word and Excel as well as ability to learn job specific software programs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Travel Requirement
5% travel to branches and other operating companies requiring some overnight stay, travel to industry related conferences and training requiring some extended stay
Other
All the tasks described in these Job Duties and Responsibilities are the essential functions of this job. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship or direct threat.
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All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.
Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance. All benefits subject to eligibility.