Inside Commercial Sales Representative

Auer Steel & Heating Supply•Plymouth, MN

21d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently hiring an Inside Commercial Sales Representative to work out of Plymouth, MN, location. This position is best suited for an organized, responsible, and detail-oriented individual who is looking for a career within a well-established company. As an Inside Commercial Sales Representative, you will serve as the main point of contact for commercial customers, which includes finalizing sales, resolving customer issues, and providing ongoing services to current customers. In this role, you will collaborate with a team of like-minded representatives to enhance the customer service function, complete sales, and exceed customer expectations. This position will be supporting the Minnesota market. Auer Steel & Heating Supply Co. is a wholesale distributor of HVAC equipment and supplies. Known for our customer service and quality products, Auer Steel has been operating since 1940. Auer Steel & Heating Supply Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to promoting a culturally diverse workforce.

Requirements

2-year associate degree in HVAC field or the equivalent work experience in an HVAC related field including sales, distribution, manufacturing, or installation of HVAC equipment highly preferred
Alternate requirement of 4-year bachelor's degree in a technical field may be considered.
An understanding of thermodynamic fundamentals and principles
Customer service experience
Good communication techniques with customers & co-workers
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Great time management skills
Great attention to detail
Ability to work well with others within a team environment.
Honesty and good ethical practices
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other commonly used software.

Nice To Haves

2-year associate degree in HVAC field or the equivalent work experience in an HVAC related field including sales, distribution, manufacturing, or installation of HVAC equipment highly preferred
Able to read and understand blueprints and comprehend written specifications preferred.
Previous experience with ERP software Epicor Prophet 21, is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

Identify solutions that we sell that meet the project requirements and propose them in a quote.
Communicate our proposals with customers by a deadline.
Create and send submittals for customer approval.
Manage orders within construction timeframes.
Keep organized quotation files (digital and/or physical)
Handle incoming calls from customers.
Participate in commercial sales meetings.
Give support to outside sales staff and others as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Obtain plans and specifications for projects to be estimated.
"Take off" commercial equipment and controls form project plan drawings and specifications.
Clarify specifications with the specifying engineer, when necessary.
Collaborate with the controls department, when necessary.