Commercial Sales Engineer
About The Position
Ellingson Plumbing, Heating, A/C & Electrical is a family-owned company with over 40 years of experience and a trusted leader in commercial and industrial construction. Built on a foundation of integrity, dedication, family, service, and excellence, we take pride in both our work and our people. Our team-driven culture creates an environment that feels like home while providing the resources and opportunities for long-term career growth. Ellingson employees make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve every day, and they are the cornerstone of our continued success. As we grow, we are expanding into the Twin Cities to extend our strong culture, values, and commitment to quality into a broader market. We are seeking a driven Commercial Sales Engineer to support and grow our customer base in the Twin Cities market. This role combines technical expertise with relationship-focused sales, delivering reliable solutions across mechanical systems. The Commercial Sales Engineer will play a key role in building long-term partnerships, supporting our expansion, and upholding Ellingson’s reputation for quality, integrity, and service excellence.
Requirements
- Strong customer acquisition of new customers by means of cold calling, email and other strategic methods
- Good customer service and relationship-building skills
- Establish relationships with local general contractors
- 5+ years of commercial HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical experience
- Strong estimating and system design capabilities
- Results-driven with excellent organization and follow-through
- Effective communicator with strong relationship-building skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
- Knowledge of commercial codes, systems, and applications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with commercial customers.
- Actively identifies and pursues new sales opportunities through outreach and networking.
- Estimates and sells replacement equipment and retrofit projects.
- Prepares accurate proposals.
- Manages all opportunities within the CRM system.
- Collaborates closely with internal teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Supports both light commercial new construction and retrofit opportunities across all trades.
- Stays current on equipment, codes, and available rebates or grant opportunities.
- Consistently tracks, reports, and achieves established sales goals and performance metrics.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Three different health insurance plans
- Free dental insurance
- Free vision insurance
- Free short-term disability insurance
- Free life insurance
- 401(k) plan with 3% match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Annual uniform allowance
- Sponsorship of regular events including employee breakfasts, fishing excursions, skeet, sporting events, holiday dinner, and other events throughout the year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
