Inside Sales Rep - Residential HVAC

Lennox International; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 66,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Short-term disability

Birthing leave

Paid time off

Holidays and floating holidays

Job summary

Lennox International is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to sell products, services, and supplies to customers in a designated market area via inbound or outbound calls. You will quote jobs, close sales, and collaborate with field sales to support promotions and upgrades.

The role requires a high school diploma (bachelor’s preferred) and at least 2 years related experience, with strong communication and time-management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 2 years related experience.
• Strong relationship-building, listening, persuading, negotiating and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of selling products or services, marketing strategy and sales techniques.
• Understanding of customer service principles and satisfaction assessment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate industry and product knowledge.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CRM software.

Responsibilities

• Quote jobs.
• Close sales on assigned products or generate leads for outside sales.
• Pro-actively sell to installed-base in support of promotions and upgrades.
• Collaborate with and support field sales.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Listening

Persuasion

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

What Drives Success

This Inside sales representative sells products, services and supplies to selected customers in a designated market area or accounts via inbound or outbound telephone contacts. The person in this position may have account responsibility with quotas. Limited field activity may occur, but only on an infrequent basis.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Quote jobs
• Close the sales on assigned products, or may generate leads for outside sales staff.
• Pro-actively sell to installed-base in support of company promotion and upgrade campaigns.
• Collaborate with and support field sales.

What We Are Looking For

• Requires a high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A bachelor's degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Requires at least 2 years related experience.Requires strong abilities with building relationships, listening, persuading, negotiating and managing time.
• Requires knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
• Knows principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Effective at written and verbal communication.
• Requires intermediate industry and product knowledge.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office and Customer Relationship Management software.

What We Offer

Compensation: This is a salaried non-exempt role. This means that employees are paid a salary and also receive overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours in a week (or as otherwise required by state law). The starting salary range for this role and market is between $66,000 and $87,150annually. Factors that may affect starting salary include geography/market and the skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Employees in this role are also eligible for abonus in accordance with the terms of the Company’s applicable plan.

Benefits:Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.

Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 12 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.

Our Culture: At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture – which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you’ll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Come, stay, and grow with us!

We may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to support parts of our hiring process, such as application review and interview scheduling. These tools assist our teams but do not replace human decision-making. If you need an accommodation or have questions, please contact [e-mail].

Who We Are

Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.