Outside Sales Associate (BAS)

Bosch Building Technologies North America; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Bosch Building Technologies North America is hiring an Outside Sales Associate in Bloomfield, NJ. This role supports business development by engaging customers, estimating projects, and preparing proposals for building automation solutions.

Candidates should have a strong understanding of HVAC systems, excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude. The position involves working both independently and as part of a team to achieve sales targets and continuous personal development.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and personal development.
• Experience in Retail, Marketing, Business Development or Technical Sales.

Responsibilities

• Interface with clients to define project requirements and gather leads.
• Estimate project costs and write proposals based on bid documents.
• Collaborate daily with management and team members.

Skills

Understanding of HVAC / controls / mechanical systems

Good communication and people skills

Positive self-starter attitude

Ability to overcome obstacles and find solutions

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Understanding of mechanical and/or BMS systems

1–2 years of work experience or internships

Job description

Job Summary

The Outside Sales Associate supports business development efforts by engaging new and existing customers, estimating projects, interpreting bid documents, and preparing proposals for building automation and mechanical solutions. This role builds relationships within the territory, collaborates closely with sales leadership, and develops technical and sales expertise through hands‑on training and field experience.

Responsibilities

• Interface with new and existing clients
• Define project requirements, estimate projects, build relationships, gather leads from established business partners, set appointments and recommend optimal Bosch Building solutions
• Interpret bid drawings and requirements, estimate project costs and write proposals
• Work independently and cooperatively within designated area to close sales, secure business, and meet sales targets
• Develop skills required to understand sales strategy focused on decision‑makers and business owners to establish a network and gain new business and expand relationships
• Collaborate daily with manager and team counterparts
• Participate in ongoing training, development, and mentoring
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Understanding of HVAC / controls / mechanical systems
• Positive self‑starter attitude
• Good communication and people skills
• Ability to overcome obstacles and find solutions
• Commitment to ongoing learning to build upon past methods

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering degree preferred, but understanding of mechanical and/or BMS systems is preferred, and/or military experience
• 1–2 years of previous work experience or internships in Retail, Marketing, Business Development, Engineering, Technical Sales, or comparable fields

Physical Demands

• Must effectively communicate in English (see, hear, speak, and write clearly)
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting light office objects, and operating office equipment
• Sitting, standing, walking in office environments and construction sites
• Occasional lifting/moving up to 50 pounds and may be required to work at heights over 1.8 m (6 ft)

Working Conditions

• Office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated; noise levels low–moderate
• Required to be on site with customers or contractors, with or without BBT colleagues to manage expectations and deliverables; sites range from general office environments to new construction
• Driving to customer sites required
• Limited overnight travel may be required

Additional Information

• Working Hours: generally Monday–Friday, overtime and on‑call when necessary
• Medical, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) with company match, Life/AD&D/LTD, Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are an equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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Reasonable Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, you can reach out to our HR team for support at 602‑944‑3330 or email [e-mail]. Please note our HR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.