Account Executive - HVAC Controls

Albireo Energy; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Albireo Energy is hiring an Account Executive to drive profitable sales growth in the Greater Portland area, leveraging plan & spec experience and disciplined account management.

You will build relationships with end users, contractors, and engineers, estimate project costs, prepare proposals, and close deals while meeting revenue and margin targets.

Qualifications

• Proven success in plan & spec/construction sales.
• 5+ years of experience in sales in the building automation field (Metasys preferred).
• Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, & controls drawings.
• Understanding of building HVAC systems and the application of controls.
• Must embrace use of CRM tool for pipeline and activity management.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent degree with industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with end users, design/build contractors, mechanical contractors, consulting engineers, large owner accounts, and ESCOs.
• Assist consulting engineers with the design and specifications of control system applications.
• Estimate material, labor and subcontractor costs for control system applications per plans/specifications.
• Partner with Operations Department to make sure projects are completed timely, within budget, and with high level of customer satisfaction.
• Prepare technical scope of work proposals and presentations to consulting engineers which communicate our value proposition.
• Set meetings with customers, identify opportunities, sell Albireo Energy’s capabilities.
• Negotiate final pricing and scope of work with contractors and end users.
• Provide sales support to ongoing new installations.
• Attend sales meetings and training seminars.
• Team sell with other sales executives.
• Achieve annual revenue and gross margin targets.
• Track sales activities and forecast sales opportunities in CRM.

Skills

Plan & spec sales

Building automation sales

Reading drawings

HVAC knowledge

CRM usage

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent with industry experience

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

As part of our growth strategy, Albireo Energy will increase sales staffing and are currently looking for an Account Executive who will be responsible for profitable and aggressive sales growth in the Greater Portland area. The Account Executive should have experience in the plan and spec market, preferably in an organization where they have gained experience and appreciation for a disciplined approach to account management and the competitive bid process.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with end users, design/build contractors, mechanical contractors, consulting engineers, large owner accounts, and ESCOs.
• Assist consulting engineers with the design and specifications of control system applications.
• Estimate material, labor and subcontractor costs for control system applications per plans/specifications.
• Partner with Operations Department to make sure projects are completed timely, within budget, and with high level of customer satisfaction.
• Prepare technical scope of work proposals and presentations to consulting engineers which communicate our value proposition.
• Set meetings with customers, identify opportunities, sell Albireo Energy’s capabilities.
• Negotiate final pricing and scope of work with contractors and end users.
• Provide sales support to ongoing new installations.
• Attend sales meetings and training seminars.
• Team sell with other sales executives.
• Achieve annual revenue and gross margin targets.
• Track sales activities and forecast sales opportunities in CRM.

Qualifications

• Proven success in plan & spec/construction sales.
• 5+ years of experience in sales in the building automation field (Metasys preferred).
• Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, & controls drawings.
• Understanding of building HVAC systems and the application of controls.
• Must embrace use of CRM tool for pipeline and activity management.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent degree with industry experience.

The initial base salary range for this position is $75k–$130k. The total compensation package includes eligibility for uncapped commissions.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screenings, which may include a background check and drug screening, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Positions where driving is an essential function will also require a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Work Authorization:

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Agency Submissions:

Albireo Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from third-party recruiting agencies. Candidate ownership will only be recognized when submitted under an active, authorized agreement and through our official Applicant Tracking System. Submissions received without a prior agreement will be considered the property of Albireo Energy.

Albireo Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.