Sales Engineer

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Position Overview

As a sales engineer at Thermosystems, your primary responsibility will be putting together HVAC equipment selections, cost estimates, and submittals. You’ll work on a fast-paced applied sales team assisting engineers and contractors in the design and execution of HVAC projects for new facilities, additions, and renovation projects.

Responsibilities

• Generate accurate cost estimates and proposals for HVAC equipment and related systems

• Analyze plans, specifications, and other construction documentation to prepare cost estimates

• Assist the sales team with HVAC equipment selections for engineers and contractors in professional and timely manner

• Prepare technical documentation for equipment selections/submittals

• Learn and stay current on HVAC product applications for the manufacturers we represent

• Develop relationships with manufacturers, vendors, and customers

• Ability to collaborate in team-driven environment

Essential Skills

• Enjoy working in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment

• Attention to detail

• Eagerness to learn new technical product information, software, and processes

• Organization and time management stills to prioritize tasks and work on multiple projects at once

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Superior customer service capability and professional demeanor

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 suite and general computer software/applications. Familiarity with Bluebeam a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Required - open to all areas of emphasis.

• Shows a passion for continuous learning in technical fields, ensuring a solid foundation for understanding and communicating engineering solutions

• Great leadership skills to motivate and enhance team members' contributions.

• Excellent initiative and interpersonal communication skills.

Training

As part of the sales engineer development program Daikin Graduate Engineer Transformed (GET) program.

The GET program is a 6-month immersive learning program for new graduate sales engineers designed to provide foundational HVAC knowledge and experience, build their professional network, and enhance their industry credibility.

The GET program, a blended learning experience that includes online learning and in-person trips to our factories and install sites, is the best opportunity to quickly bring new sales engineers up to speed on not only our products, but also on systems, applications, and real-life situations.

The blended learning program has two components:

• Self-paced online learning (videos, assignments, discussion forums, knowledge checks)

• In-person modules (factory tours, install sites, group activities, and team projects.)

The typical salary for this position ranges from $80,000 - $90,000 in IL. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.