Account Executive - Hydronics

Norfolk, VA

Full Time

Hobbs & Associates

Mid Level

Job Title: Account Executive - Hydronics
Job Location: Norfolk, VA
Operating Company: Hobbs & Associates
FLSA Status: Exempt
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About:
We are seeking a talented Commercial Hydronics and Plumbing Sales Executive with minimum 5+ years’ sales and leadership experience. Under minimal direction, this outside sales role is responsible for the sale of commercial and industrial HVAC equipment and systems to owners, engineers, architects, contractors and consultants. You will build and manages long term customer relationships with your customers, accounts and the manufacturers.

Hobbs & Associates- A member of the AIR Control Concepts family.

Hobbs & Associates specializes in providing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) products and engineering services to commercial and industrial building contractors, architectural design firms, and business owners. Our collaborative approach helps bring lasting community infrastructure to life, including schools, universities, hospitals, military and municipal buildings, entertainment venues, hotels, and multi-family residences.

Check out our website: Hobbs & Associates

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Demonstrates technical expertise to develop credibility, loyalty, trust and commitment
Determines project needs, constraints, and responsibilities to meet the customer’s HVAC system design and installation requirements
Effectively writes, presents and communicates bids. Negotiates value and closes the sale
Positively and credibly influences system design and solutions with customers.  Frequently creates competitive, high quality and timely estimates, bids, proposals, and cost/benefit analysis
Manages multiple, ongoing, projects particularly focusing on selling HVAC equipment, service and systems
Builds partnering relationships with customers and manufacturers contractors. Understands the customer's business and speaks their language
Responsible for supporting and assisting in the accounts receivable collection process
Addresses customer's operational and environmental objectives, needs and requirements and sell solutions 
Solicits support from and communicates effectively with the entire sales team and inside sales supports staff
Assists in the development of the sales team
Keeps management informed of progress and account status.  Knows when to call for assistance from upper management to keep the sales process moving

Experience and Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field and 5+ years account management and leadership experience; or equivalent experience
HVAC, Mechanical Contracting, Engineering or Construction industry experience preferred
Excellent initiative, and interpersonal communications skills and a demonstrated ability to influence others
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage high volume projects
Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Physical Demands/Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone, reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits:
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage to support your well-being.
Financial Security – 401(k) retirement plan with company match and short/long-term disability coverage.
Work-Life Balance – Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and an employee assistance program (EAP).
Professional Development – Ongoing training opportunities and support for continuing education

AIR Control Concepts & Hobbs & Associates are Equal Opportunity Employer.

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