Maintenance Sales Representative

FirstCall Mechanical Group; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with 5% match

Life Insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Education programs (FirstCall Academy)

Job summary

FirstCall Mechanical Group is seeking a Maintenance Sales Representative in Asheville, NC to drive growth in HVAC service offerings. You will identify opportunities, build relationships with decision-makers, and secure long-term service agreements to boost recurring revenue.

Ideal candidates have 2-3+ years in HVAC sales, strong communication, and the ability to manage a territory while delivering exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of progressive sales experience, preferably in HVAC or commercial services.
• Ability to develop new business, generate leads, and close sales opportunities.
• Experience selling service agreements or recurring maintenance programs is preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identifies and develops new business opportunities through prospecting and networking.
• Maintains a strong sales pipeline with consistent client engagement and opportunity advancement.
• Conducts discovery meetings with facilities decision-makers to understand HVAC challenges and needs.
• Educates customers on value of maintenance programs, digital service solutions, and long-term performance.
• Prepares, presents, negotiates, and closes proposals to grow service revenues.

Skills

HVAC sales

Relationship building

Prospecting

Negotiation

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: R and W Asheville - Asheville, NC 28803, Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary/year, A FirstCall Mechanical Company

MAINTENANCE SALES REPRESENTATIVE

WHO IS FIRSTCALL MECHANICAL?

R&W is a commercial and industrial HVAC services company based in Asheville, NC. Founded in 1958, R&W partnered with FirstCall Mechanical in 2023.

FirstCall Mechanical is a leading provider of commercial and industrial HVAC, building controls, electrical, and plumbing services. FirstCall serves a wide array of facility and customer types, including distribution centers, industrial plants, universities, airports, healthcare facilities, self-storage units, and more. With approximately 700 employees across Ohio, New York, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Texas, FirstCall is committed to building durable partnerships. The company is actively expanding its operations nationwide and partnering with organizations that share its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction.

FirstCall Mechanical not only partners with companies to nurture growth in the market, but also provides equal focus on employee growth and development as well. We believe when YOU succeed, we all succeed, so we strive to be the first call for talented team members who want a career, not just a job.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage - Medical, Dental, Vision, + More (Includes some 100% Company-paid plans)
• Financial Resources - 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% match, Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Time-Off & Holidays - Up to 4 weeks of Paid Off, 9 Paid Holidays + Veterans Day for Veterans
• Career Growth & Development- Company-sponsored education and career advancement programs like the FirstCall Academy, the Learning & Education Assistance Program (LEAP), and the FirstCall Progression Program
• Generous Referral Bonus of $2,500 per referral
• Role-Specific Perks - Company vehicle or allowance, mobile phone or phone allowance, uniforms, and work boot allowance

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Sales Representative to drive the growth and profitability of our HVAC Service business. This role is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing relationships with prospective customers, and securing long-term service agreements that deliver value to our customers and support FirstCall Mechanical's continued growth. The ideal candidate is a proactive, goal-oriented sales professional who excels at creating opportunities, building relationships with key decision-makers, and expanding our presence within the commercial HVAC market through service agreement sales, preventative maintenance solutions, and customer-focused partnerships.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proactively identifies, targets, and develops new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, referrals, market research, and relationship building.
• Creates and maintains a strong sales pipeline by consistently engaging prospective customers, scheduling appointments, and advancing opportunities through the sales process.
• Conducts discovery meetings and sales calls with Facility Directors, Property Managers, Building Owners, and key decision-makers to understand HVAC challenges, operational goals, and service needs.
• Identifies customer pain points related to equipment reliability, system performance, energy efficiency, operating costs, and preventative maintenance needs.
• Educates prospective customers on the value of proactive HVAC maintenance, service agreements, digital service solutions, sustainability initiatives, and long-term equipment performance.
• Develops customized service solutions by leveraging FirstCall Mechanical’s capabilities and resources to meet customer needs and create long-term partnerships.
• Prepares, presents, negotiates, and closes proposals while effectively communicating the value of FirstCall Mechanical’s HVAC service and maintenance offerings.
• Drives growth of recurring maintenance agreements by converting new opportunities into profitable customer relationships and expanding service opportunities.
• Collaborates with operations teams to ensure successful customer onboarding, kickoff meetings, and a seamless transition from sale to service delivery.
• Maintains accurate sales activity, customer information, pipeline updates, and account progress within BuildOps and other company systems while developing territory growth strategies aligned with FirstCall Mechanical’s goals.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Consistently achieves sales goals by generating new opportunities and expanding FirstCall Mechanical’s customer base.
• Continually develops technical HVAC knowledge and sales skills through FirstCall Academy and ongoing industry learning.
• Delivers an exceptional customer experience to ensure FirstCall Mechanical remains the trusted partner for HVAC and Refrigeration needs.
• Represents FirstCall Mechanical with professionalism, urgency, and commitment to customer success.

ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT

This position reports to the local Branch Leader and works closely with the Service Team, Operations Team, and customers to drive service growth and long-term partnerships.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-3+ years of progressive sales experience, preferably in HVAC, commercial services, facilities, construction, or a related industry.
• Proven ability to develop new business, generate leads, and successfully close sales opportunities.
• Experience selling HVAC service agreements, preventative maintenance programs, or recurring service solutions preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC systems and building operations preferred.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to customers and decision-makers.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage a territory, prioritize opportunities, and drive results independently.
• Experience utilizing CRM or sales management tools preferred.

BEHAVIORAL PROFILE

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and business documents. Ability to effectively communicate professionally through written and verbal communication. Ability to present information clearly and confidently in individual and group settings with customers, clients, and internal teams.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages, margins, and sales projections. Ability to interpret basic reports and sales metrics.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to identify customer needs, evaluate challenges, recommend solutions, and make sound business decisions. Ability to manage multiple opportunities, prioritize activities, and adapt to changing customer and market conditions.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires regular travel to customer locations, job sites, and business meetings. The employee will work in a field environment and interact with customers in commercial facilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer equipment, reach with hands and arms, and communicate effectively. The employee frequently stands, walks, and sits. The employee may occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl while visiting customer locations. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

FirstCall does not accept unsolicited resumes, employment applications or inquiries from recruiters, employment agencies or individual job seekers. Applicants who are selected to proceed to the next stage of FirstCall’s process will be contacted directly by a member of our team. Please note that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Applications will stay active in our system for 60 days, and after 60 days applicants will need to reapply for the role.