Account Executive – Air Distribution (HVAC)

Chattanooga, TN

Full Time

Mid Level

Title: Account Executive – Air Distribution(ADS)

Operating Company: Hobbs & Associates

Location: Chattanooga TN

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $80-120k

About: 
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: Commercial HVAC Solutions | Hobbs & Associates

Job Description: 
The Account Executive position sells HVAC equipment and provides solutions to local companies and private individuals. This individual must have substantial knowledge of items sold and the current company line card. The Account Executive position creates and maintains client relationships to meet sales goals and company benchmarks. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Executes the mechanics of the sales call including preparation, call openings, listening, probing, closing, and follow through.

Develops relationships to achieve sales goals.

Engineers or designs project specifications.

Places public bids for contracts, working with engineers and contractors.

Performs contract negotiations, closing the sale and developing marketing plans for contract accounts.

Keeps informed of new products, services and other general information of interest to customers.

Manages the installation of the project from start to finish.

Troubleshoots problems regarding products provided.

Collaborates with their assigned Project Coordinator, Project Manager, Project Engineer or Project Lead.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

 
Competencies:

Sales Skills- Brings sales opportunities to closure or drives incremental revenue. Qualifies sales opportunities in terms of customer's needs, funding, competition, decision-making process and criteria. Accurately forecasts business opportunities, complexities and the resources required. Demonstrates effective presentation skills.

Action Oriented- Enjoys working hard. Is action oriented and full of energy for things seen as challenging. Seizes more opportunities than others. Reacts quickly to critical situations.

Customer Focus- Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of customers. Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services. Acts with customers in mind. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Conflict Resolution- Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities. Reads situations quickly. Good at focused listening. Can hammer out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably. Can find common ground and get cooperation with minimum noise.

Time Management- Uses time effectively and efficiently. Values time. Concentrates efforts on the more important priorities. Gets more done in less time than others. Can attend to a broader range of activities.

Communication- Ability to communicate orally and in writing, with clarity and good effect. Understands clearly and quickly when instructions or orders are received. Uses judgment about what information is important and what is not, and what should be communicated, how, to whom and when.

Experience and Requirements: 

Education and/or Experience- Bachelor’s Degree or four years of field sales experience, preferably in the HVAC industry.

Language Skills- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret sales/ticket orders and other documents in English. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to interact clearly and effectively, in both written and oral communication, with supervisor, customers, co-workers, vendors, etc.

Computer Skills- To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, etc. This role requires a strong level of knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe and BlueBeam. Other industry platforms are also utilized. FACTS experience is a plus.

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.

 The Company provides equal employment opportunity in accordance with applicable laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs and qualifications.

The Company complies with disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals.

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