Outside Sales Engineer
About Thermal Equipment
Bluegrass Hydronics and Pump (BHP) has become a leading manufacturer’s representative in the industry for pumps, boilers, tanks, heat transfer equipment and anything in between. BHP conducts business with a high level of competence, product knowledge, honesty and integrity. Our firm works closely with consulting engineers and mechanical contractors to design, sell on new construction projects, renovation projects, and replacement projects. An individual in this position should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as a high technical/engineering ability. This individual will be asked to communicate with clients via phone/e-mail/face to face. A background in technical sales, previous inside sales experience and previous experience in the industry are a plus.
Position Summary
An individual in this position should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as, a high technical/engineering ability. An education in mechanical engineering or possibly other degreed engineer with technical sales and experience in the HVAC industry are a plus.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions. Develop new business relationships with clients Understand and respect individual personalities resident at each client Learn and design new technical equipment application details Inform customers of new products & services, classically via sales calls, presentations, etc. Collaborate with other sales rep firms when performing cross-territory work Travel for training/business meetings required Select equipment for consulting engineers during design phase of projects Marketing of equipment at customer events and trade shows, etc. Prepare specifications and schedules for consulting engineers during design phase of projects Collaborate with inside sales team to estimate projects and prepare scopes Be able to successfully negotiate with the contracting community to secure contracts (purchases) Oversee preparation of submittals by inside staff and technical documents for engineering review Oversee preparation of order entry documentation Working with current team members to promote Thermal Equipment Sales, Inc. as a leader in customer service Collaborate with manufacturing companies and especially regional sales managers for these companies in a professional manner while representing Thermal Equipment Sales Take initiative to learn on your own about all represented manufacturer’s products to a level where you are the expert. Frequent, continual product learning is a requirement. Uphold the highest ethical standards on behalf of Thermal Equipment Sales and your own reputation. Other duties as needed Education, Abilities, and Skills BS Degree in Engineering required, industry experience preferred. General computer knowledge with emphasis in the following software applications: Word, Excel, Outlook. Proficient in technical writing that will be utilized in all forms of internal and field communication. Ability to communicate well verbally and visualize concepts. Great organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks on-time. Ability to listen, understand and be able to address all customer’s needs Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical ability to visit construction sites and owner’s buildings as needed. Including, the ability to climb a ladder when needed to access rooftop equipmentApply