Refrigeration Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We here at the Gustave A Larson Company are looking for our next team member to join us as a Refrigeration Specialist. What qualities are we looking for? 

We are an HVAC/R wholesale distributor throughout the Midwest and the Mountain States. We thrive on being customer service oriented, being nimble, balancing multiple responsibilities, and developing positive relationships with our teams to work together to get the job done.  

We are looking for someone who can provide:   

• Customer excellence and project advice - This is PRIMARILY an inside sales role supporting the following: estimate, sell, and help manage refrigeration projects with a complete and comprehensive understanding of requirements and specifications; mainly, but not limited to, new construction and design build projects. 
• Refrigeration Systems & Product Knowledge - including equipment capabilities and ancillary materials required for proper project completion. Prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents. Tech experience is fine as long as you have sales experience selling Refrigeration systems as well.  
• Project Estimation & Computer Skills - experienced with pricing, costing, and quoting, proficient computer skills specifically with estimating and job cost tracking software.  Work with sales department to secure vendor pricing. 
• Prepare submittals for customers in a timely manner -  Formulate customer job quotes, expedite customer orders, receive, and submit orders via telephone, email, and quoting software.
• Continuing Education: elevate professional growth and development through continued education through programs in alignment with the industry. 

We operate with these three ideas in mind:  

• Team Spirit – Above all, we operate in a team environment and therefore holding a true team spirit of cooperation and problem solving is a must. We coordinate our sales efforts with our warehouse, counter sales, and inside sales teams.
• Sense of Urgency – our customers come first, both internal and external. That’s part of the team spirit, to operate and react quickly. We are proactive and self-motivated.
• We learn & understand the entire business - part of our training program involves learning and understanding from the beginning how our business operates - you will spend time initially learning operating system, but also learning what we expect from customer service, wills calls, and supporting the entire branch organization so you have a solid foundation in your role. 

Skills/ Qualifications  

• Candidates are required to have previous refrigeration experience of 5+ years. Should include more than just tech experience - refrigeration selling skills roles also required
• Strong organizational and communication skills must be capable of multitasking and have the ability to prioritize.  Applicants must be able to handle multiple projects at one time, manage tight deadlines, and demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. Thrives in a fast-paced environment and provides accuracy and timeliness. 
• The understanding and experience of prior commercial sales with refrigeration is required.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.   
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Other Skills/Abilities  

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.  To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Enthusiasm, initiative, creativity, leadership, teamwork and confidentiality are important attributes to posses for the position.  This job description describes the general knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, as it currently exists.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    

EEO Statement : Larson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: Larson is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Larson are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Larson will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Larson encourages applicants of all ages. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.