Inside Sales - HVAC

Plumbers Supply Co.; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick time

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

401K with company match

Financial planning support

Job summary

Plumbers Supply Co. in Louisville, KY seeks a Counter Sales Associate with a strong HVAC background to greet contractors, discuss equipment, and sell the right parts. You’ll be the first point of contact at the counter, combining technical knowledge with customer service to keep jobs moving.

The role emphasizes talking through specs, processing orders, and providing accurate answers fast. You’ll work with a reliable team in a busy branch, handle quotes and returns, and lift up to 50 lbs as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years in HVAC sales, counter work, or service/installation.
• Ability to discuss HVAC equipment with technicians and contractors.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Able to lift 50 lbs routinely.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist walk-in and phone customers promptly and professionally.
• Recommend and sell HVAC products based on job requirements.
• Process orders, quotes, and returns accurately.
• Track shipment schedules and push orders when parts are delayed.
• Be the go-to resource for product specs, cross-references, and technical questions.
• Maintain professional standards at the counter reflecting the branch.

Skills

HVAC sales

Counter sales

Product knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Counter Sales Associate — Louisville, KY (HVAC Focus)

Plumbers Supply Co. has been a trusted name in the trades for over 103 years. Family-owned, Louisville-based, and built on actually knowing the product. We're hiring a counter sales associate for our Louisville branch with a strong HVAC background — someone who can talk equipment, troubleshoot on the fly, and give contractors and technicians real answers.

WHAT THIS JOB ACTUALLY IS

You're the first person an HVAC contractor, technician, or facility manager talks to when they walk in or call. That means you need to know the product line — equipment, parts, supplies — stay composed when the counter gets busy, and give people the right answer the first time. It's a sales role, but the best counter people think like technicians who also know how to close.

DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet and assist walk-in and phone customers promptly and professionally
• Recommend and sell HVAC products based on actual job requirements
• Process orders, quotes, and returns accurately
• Track shipment schedules and push on orders when a job is waiting on parts
• Be the go-to resource for product specs, cross-references, alternatives, and technical questions
• Hold a professional standard at the counter — every interaction reflects the branch

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years in HVAC sales, supply house counter work, or HVAC service/installation (preferred)
• Enough product knowledge to have a real conversation with a working technician
• Self-directed — you don't need someone telling you a customer needs help
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Comfortable on your feet for a full shift and able to lift 50 lbs routinely

WHAT YOU GET

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 10 paid holidays plus vacation and sick time
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness program with incentives
• 401K with company match
• Financial planning support through Cerity Partners