Inside Sales Associate - Chicago

C01 Carrier Corporation; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation seeks an Inside Sales Associate to support the sales process for HVAC solutions in the Chicago Metro area. The role emphasizes identifying right solutions, coordinating estimates, and preparing pricing documents and contracts, with strong customer interaction and internal collaboration.

The position offers a lucrative commission plan with a company car program, comprehensive training, and global OEM backing to drive account growth and career advancement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HVAC sales experience or related field in commercial HVAC, service contracting, or account management.
• Experience coordinating pricing, quotes and contracts for customers.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Sell and assist sales process; emphasize product features and select materials based on customer need and specifications.
• Coordinate estimating processes to generate accurate pricing proposals for new and existing products.
• Maintain and interpret all quote documentation with pricing and configurations; prepare quotes and contracts for potential customers.
• Work with sellers to build comprehensive quotes for repair and service opportunities.
• Answer phone calls, provide price quotes and other information.

Skills

HVAC sales experience

Customer engagement

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Facility Management or Business

Job description

About Carrier Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier. Carrier Commercial Service is seeking an Inside Sales Associate to support the sales process by helping customers and sales teams identify the right solutions, coordinate accurate estimates and quotes, prepare pricing documentation and contracts, and provide timely product, pricing, and service opportunity support.

Role Location This role will be based in Chicago and support customers and growth in Chicago Metro.

• Lucrative Earnings & Vehicle Program: Lucrative commission plan paired with a company car program (stipend/mileage reimbursement or dedicated vehicle).
• Comprehensive Support & Training: Access specialized technical sales training and dedicated lead generation programs to drive both new acquisitions and account growth.
• Global OEM Backing: The strength and resources of an industry-leading global OEM, paired with an experienced local support team.
• Career Advancement: Structured development paths built to advance your career into leadership or other business areas

• Sell and assist sales process; emphasize product features and select materials based on customer need, specifications, interests, demand, capabilities and limitations
• Coordinate estimating processes; work with customer, sales teams, estimating and leadership to generate accurate pricing proposals for new and existing products
• Maintain and interpret all quote documentation with accurate pricing and configurations; prepare quotes and contracts for potential customers
• Work with sellers in your assigned market to build out comprehensive quotes for repair and service opportunities
• Answers phone calls, providing price quotes and other information

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of commercial HVAC sales experience, commercial HVAC service contractor experience, technical sales, sales engineering, or account management experience in HVAC, building systems, mechanical services, controls, or energy services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Facility Management, or Business HVAC industry knowledge
• Aptitude to understand building mechanical system basics, facility management budgeting processes, sustainability initiatives, and customer needs
• Strong communication skills and ability to present to clients and key stakeholders
• Strong team building and relationship building ability and desire
• Sales at Carrier Lucrative Commission Plan Structure with unlimited potential Company Car Program including monthly stipend and mileage reimbursement or company vehicle program
• Technical Sales Training Programs
• Lead Generation Programs focused on identifying and supporting sellers in customer engagements and expanded selling opportunities
• Balance of Account Management and New Customer Engagement
• Strength of an experienced local team backedby the resources of a global leader and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Development path for Sellers to skyrocket their career into other areas within the business

The annual salary for this position is between $64,500.00 - $129,500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.

Thisposition may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
• Retirement Benefits
• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance

The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier 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, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

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At Carrier we make modern life possible by delivering groundbreaking systems and services that help homes, buildings and shipping become safer, smarter and more sustainable. We exceed the expectations of our customers by anticipating industry trends, working tirelessly to master and revolutionize them. Our team of approximately 56,000 dedicated individuals continues to mold industry standards by pursuing the latest research and developments to improve the lives of our customers. We’re constantly growing, seeking out talented, likeminded people who are committed to our primary duty: to be the world’s first choice in security, shipping and HVAC technology.