Senior Sales Account Executive | Commercial HVAC
Summary: As the Senior Sales Executive, you will be responsible for driving new business development and building lasting relationships in the commercial and industrial HVAC space. As a key player in the Company’s growing team, you will work directly with clients to identify and fulfill MEP service, maintenance, and retrofit needs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of direct-to-owner sales in the MEP industry, a competitive mindset, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Compensation: Competitive base salary up to $150,000 (DOE) + uncapped, performance-based commission
Location: Chicago, IL
Benefits:
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• 401K plan with 100% company match up to 4%
• Vehicle allowance, cell phone, and business expense reimbursements
Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients to drive organic growth and achieve revenue objectives.
• Manage new business opportunities within owner-direct service, preventative maintenance, and retrofit construction projects.
• Master the Company’s unique value propositions and deliver a targeted sales strategy to maximize opportunities.
• Manage all customer interactions, project timelines, and feedback to ensure successful project execution and client satisfaction.
• Lead RFP responses and negotiations to secure new projects.
• Establish strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels of client organizations.
• Drive new business through 50%+ travel for client visits, trade shows, and industry events.
• Influence customer decisions, clearly demonstrating the financial and non-financial impact of solutions.
• Proactively engage with clients to identify new opportunities and maintain regular communication.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years of proven sales success in the MEP, industrial, or construction sectors.
• Strong interpersonal, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels.
• Strong presentation skills and experience with Salesforce or similar CRM tools.
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