Refrigeration Specialist

Gustave A Larson Company•Lombard, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We here at the Gustave A Larson Company are looking for our next team member to join us as a Refrigeration Specialist. 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. This is PRIMARILY an inside sales role supporting the estimate, sale, and management of refrigeration projects with a complete and comprehensive understanding of requirements and specifications, mainly for new construction and design build projects. The role requires knowledge of refrigeration systems and product capabilities, including ancillary materials. Responsibilities include preparing work for estimation by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents. The role also involves pricing, costing, quoting, and proficient computer skills specifically with estimating and job cost tracking software, as well as working with the sales department to secure vendor pricing. Preparing submittals for customers in a timely manner, formulating customer job quotes, expediting customer orders, and receiving and submitting orders via telephone, email, and quoting software are also key functions. The company emphasizes continuing education to elevate professional growth and development through industry-aligned programs. We operate with a team spirit of cooperation and problem-solving, coordinating sales efforts with warehouse, counter sales, and inside sales teams. A sense of urgency is crucial as customers, both internal and external, come first, requiring quick reactions and a proactive, self-motivated approach. The company also has a training program that involves learning the entire business operations from the beginning, including the operating system, customer service expectations, will calls, and supporting the entire branch organization to build a solid foundation in the role.

Requirements

Previous refrigeration experience of 5+ years, including more than just technical experience; refrigeration selling skills roles are also required.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Must be capable of multitasking and have the ability to prioritize.
Ability to handle multiple projects at one time.
Ability to manage tight deadlines.
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment and provides accuracy and timeliness.
Understanding and experience of prior commercial sales with refrigeration is required.
Commitment to excellent customer service.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Enthusiasm, initiative, creativity, leadership, teamwork and confidentiality are important attributes to possess for the position.

Responsibilities

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.
Provide 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.
Perform pricing, costing, and quoting, and 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.
Elevate professional growth and development through continued education through programs in alignment with the industry.
Coordinate sales efforts with warehouse, counter sales, and inside sales teams.
Operate and react quickly to customer needs, both internal and external.
Learn and understand the entire business operations, including the operating system, customer service, will calls, and supporting the entire branch organization.