HVAC / Plumbing Entry-level Outside Sales Engineer

Overview This job was posted by For more information, please see the job posting at Position Entry-level Outside Sales Engineer (Bornquist, the premier Manufacturers Representative in the Chicagoland area). You will learn about top-tier manufacturers and products, and work with our growing team selling commercial, industrial, HVAC and plumbing products including but not limited to boilers, pumps, and water heaters. Our ideal candidate is a hungry self-starter who is a motivated sales professional that can promote innovative solutions to current and potential customers. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and a friendly work environment for all employees. Training is provided to stay up-to-date on manufacturers and current technologies. In 2 to 4 years, this training can prepare you to earn 6 figures (Base + Bonus). We are an Equal Opportunity Employer: disability / veteran. Benefits Benefits include: Medical (HMO, HSA & PPO options), Dental, Vision, Generous Profit Sharing and 401k Program, Short Term & Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discounts through ADP LifeMart/LifeCare, Paid Time Off. Position Summary This position is responsible for marketing, promoting and profitably selling products and services to existing and potential customers. Duties And Responsibilities Performs personal sales calls at customer sites on a regular basis and at job sites, as necessary, complying with safety regulations. Seeks out prospective customers/business opportunities with new and existing customers. Stays current on existing and emerging products and technologies, attending and presenting product training classes as required to develop superior product and application knowledge. Introduces and demonstrates new products to assigned accounts. Creates and processes quotes and regularly follow up to ensure the customer is being serviced to company standards. Generates profitable sales orders. Works with customers, Purchasing Inventory Manager, Warranty Clerk and/or Purchasing Clerk to process warranty and non-warranty return material requests. Processes A/R debit and credit memo requests to resolve billing issues. Works with inside sales, purchasing, service department, warehouse, manufacturers, suppliers and customers as necessary to ensure resolution of customer concerns or issues. Records in CRM system details of customer interactions or transactions, inquiries, complaints, or comments, as well as actions taken. Completes sales calls and expense reports on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Executes sales efforts in an ethical and professional manner, assuring a favorable impression of self, company and suppliers represented by the company. Establishes and maintains relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, engineers, contractors, end users and wholesalers to grow profitable sales. Informs customers of all relevant policies, procedures, programs and initiatives. Report customer feedback to management. Performs other related duties as assigned by management. Qualifications Minimum requirements include a background in engineering and being a recent graduate, with interest in applying technical skills to solve real-world problems. The role emphasizes self-motivation, strong communication, and a sales-focused mindset. Prior experience or familiarity with HVAC, plumbing products, or industrial sales is beneficial. Notes Equal employment opportunity information is included above. This posting contains no promotional language and preserves only job-related information. #J-18808-Ljbffr BORNQUIST INCORPORATED