HVAC / Plumbing Entry-level Outside Sales Engineer

Are you a recent graduate who has a background in engineering and looking for a position that involves using technical skills to solve real world problems? Do you enjoy meeting new people and tackling new challenges each day? Would you like to make 6 figures?

Bornquist, the premier Manufacturer's Representative in the Chicagoland area, is currently seeking applicants to fill a position as an Entry-level Outside Sales Engineer. You will learn about our top-tier manufacturers and products, and work with our growing team selling commercial, industrial, HVAC and plumbing products including but not limited to boilers, pumps, water heaters, etc.

Our ideal candidate is a hungry self-starter who is a motivated sales professional that can promote innovative solutions to current and potential customers.

We offer competitive pay, benefits, and a friendly work environment for all employees. We focus on providing the necessary training for all employees to remain up-to-date on all our manufacturers and current technologies. In 2 to 4 years, this training can prepare you to earn 6 figures (Base + Bonus)!

We believe our employees and customers will recognize us as a leader in our industry and a valuable resource!

We invite you to apply to be a part of our winning team!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer : disability / veteran.

Benefits : Medical (HMO, HSA & PPO options), Dental, Vision, Generous Profit Sharing and 401k Program, Short Term & Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discounts through ADP LifeMart / LifeCare, Paid Time Off

Position summary :

This position is responsible for marketing, promoting and profitably selling products and services to existing and potential customers.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Performs personal sales calls at customer sites on a regular basis and at job sites, as necessary, complying to safety regulations always.
• Seeks out prospective customers / business opportunities with new and existing customers.
• Stays current on existing and emerging products and technologies, attending and presenting product training classes as required to develop superior product and application knowledge.
• Introduces and demonstrates new products to assigned accounts.
• Creates and processes quotes and regularly follow up to assure the customer is being serviced to company standards
• Generates profitable sales orders.
• Works with customers, Purchasing Inventory Manager, Warranty Clerk and / or Purchasing Clerk to process warranty and non-warranty return material requests.
• Processes A / R debit and credit memo requests to resolve billing issues.
• Works with inside sales, purchasing, service department, warehouse, manufacturers, suppliers and customers as necessary to ensure resolution of customer concerns or issues.
• Records in CRM system details of customer interactions or transactions, inquiries, complaints, or comments, as well as actions taken.
• Completes sales calls and expense reports on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy.
• Executes sales efforts in an ethical and professional manner, assuring a favorable impression of self, company and suppliers represented by the company.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, engineers, contractors, end users and wholesalers to grow profitable sales.
• Informs customers of all relevant policies, procedures, programs and initiatives. Report customer feedback to management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications :

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general internet functionality required.

Fully trained in all product lines that the company represents, in company policies, OSHA safety standards, and other functions as required.

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