Inside Sales Engineer

carrierenterprise; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement & Professional D

Paid Vacation & Sick time

Company Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Carrier Enterprise is seeking an Inside Sales Engineer to support commercial contractor sales of HVAC equipment, parts, and supplies. This entry-level role targets recent Mechanical or Electrical Engineering graduates eager to apply technical knowledge in a sales-driven environment.

The successful candidate will configure, price, and quote technical and financial solutions with the commercial sales team, travel with the team as needed, and pursue performance-based bonuses and incentives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 0-5+ years of commercial HVAC engineering, applications experience, or technical knowledge of HVAC.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, blueprints reading, and product applications.

Responsibilities

• Respond to new business opportunities and generate quotes for commercial sales.
• Assist Account Managers with new and existing accounts and introduce new products.
• Complete bids, submittals, and take-offs based on plans and specs.
• Follow up on quotes, bids, and submittals to finalize sales.
• Engage with customers, manufacturers, and the sales team via phone and email.
• Assist with training for our Commercial dealers as needed.
• Resolve customer issues consistent with company objectives.
• Identify sales opportunities and communicate needs to drive growth.
• Travel with the Sales Team to support presentations and trade shows.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Blueprint reading

Control systems basics

Product knowledge

Communication skills

CRM tools

Contractor experience

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

0-5+ years of commercial HVAC engineering experience

Tools

CRM/database tools

Job description

Inside Sales Engineer - Commercial HVAC Products | Carrier Enterprise

Introduction

Carrier Enterprise, a leading national distributor of residential and light commercial HVAC products, is seeking an Inside Sales Engineer to join our team. We are particularly interested in recent graduates with Bachelor's degrees in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering who are ready to launch their careers in a dynamic, technical sales environment. Join a team that excels in providing top-notch HVAC/R products, parts, and supplies through licensed HVAC/R dealers and contractors.

Company Description

Carrier Enterprise (CE) is a premier national distributor specializing in residential and light commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) products, parts, and supplies. We operate primarily in the B2B environment, selling our products through licensed HVAC dealers and contractors. These dealers are independent companies that sell, deliver, and service Carrier, Bryant & Payne products to residences and businesses in their respective markets. With over 200+ locations across 28 states, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, Latin America, Mexico, and Canada, we are well-positioned to meet our customers' HVAC/R needs.

Company Website

www.carrierenterprise.com

Job Summary

The Inside Sales Engineer will provide customer sales and support for Commercial contractor sales of HVAC equipment and HVAC parts, and supplies. This role is an exciting opportunity for a self-driven individual—especially recent engineering graduates—who will be responsible for working collaboratively with the commercial sales team as a technical advisor and product advocate. The successful candidate will be responsible for configuring, pricing, and quoting technical and financial solutions that position CE as a viable solution for the customer and marketplace. This position is eligible for performance-based bonuses and incentives.This is an ideal entry-level role for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering graduates seeking to apply their technical knowledge in a real-world commercial environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond to Business Opportunities: Respond to new business opportunities based on sales leads from Account or Sales Managers and generate quotes for commercial sales with assigned accounts.
• Support Sales Team: Assist Account Managers and Sales Managers with new and existing accounts, and introduce new products to Engineers and Mechanical Contractors.
• Complete Bids and Submittals: Complete bids, submittals, and take-offs based on plan reviews and specifications in support of commercial sales.
• Follow-Up: Follow up on quotes, bids, and submittals to finalize the sale.
• Customer Interaction: Engage extensively with customers, manufacturers, and the sales team via phone and email.
• Training: Assist with training for our Commercial dealers as needed.
• Issue Resolution: Resolve customer issues in alignment with the company's mission, values, and financial objectives.
• Identify Sales Opportunities: Identify and communicate customer needs and sales opportunities to drive future growth.
• Travel: Travel as needed with the Sales Team to support presentations and trade show activities.

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Ability to read architectural, mechanical, and electrical blueprints.
• Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical control systems.
• Maintain expert-level product knowledge and applications.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with CRM/Database tools.
• Experience working with contractors is highly desired.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with the competence to make recommendations.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field. (Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• 0-5+ years of commercial HVAC engineering, applications experience, or technical knowledge of HVAC. (Recent graduates with strong foundational knowledge welcome to apply.)

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance (Short-term and Long-term)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development
• Paid Vacation & Sick time
• Company Paid Holiday's
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
• Employee Discount Program

Full-time and part-time positions are available.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Carrier Enterprise, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, race, religion, disability, sex, or national origin. We support a diverse and inclusive workplace where we employ, retain, terminate, and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field. (Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• 0-5+ years of commercial HVAC engineering, applications experience, or technical knowledge of HVAC. (Recent graduates with strong foundational knowledge welcome to apply.)