Outside Sales Engineer

Ambient Enterprises; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission-based pay with monthly draw

Job summary

Ambient Enterprises in Cincinnati, Ohio seeks an Outside Sales Engineer to grow the HVAC business by building relationships with owners, engineers, contractors and end-users.

You will provide systems design input, prepare proposals and take-offs, and manage projects from design through commissioning, leveraging 3+ years of HVAC sales or design and a mechanical engineering degree. This role emphasizes training, mentoring, and expanding technical product knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of direct HVAC sales, marketing or design experience.
• 3+ years in business development and relationship management in HVAC.
• 3+ years in sales/marketing with ability to present HVAC solutions to contractors/engineers.
• 3+ years in pre-sale and post-sale support for HVAC equipment.
• 3+ years using CRM to anticipate and meet customer needs.
• 3+ years coordinating projects and communicating with factories and customers.
• 5+ years Windows-based pricing, quotations, submittals, ordering, expediting, and billing for HVAC projects.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with owners, engineers, contractors, and end-users.
• Identify and develop opportunities with new and existing customers using HVAC knowledge.
• Drive annual sales growth and secure long-term opportunities.
• Provide technical input on system design, product selection, and specifications.
• Prepare detailed proposals, estimates, and take-offs tailored to customer needs.
• Manage projects from design through commissioning, ensuring quality and satisfaction.
• Facilitate smooth communication between branch staff, customers, and partners.
• Analyze feasibility assessments and bid documents for potential projects.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

HVAC systems

Sales & marketing

Business development

Client relationship management

Pre-sale & post-sale support

CRM proficiency

Project coordination

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

MS Windows

CRM software

Job description

About UsWRP Associates is a premier industrial HVAC equipment supplier serving greater Cincinnati and Dayton marketplace, with a legacy of excellence dating back to 2007. We have built a strong reputation as a trusted partner across a wide range of industries by delivering top-of-the-line HVAC solutions and exceptional customer service. Our team is committed to understanding each client’s unique needs and providing reliable, high-quality products backed by responsive support. As we continue to grow, we are seeking dedicated professionals who value teamwork, accountability, and service, and who are eager to contribute to a company known for its expertise and long-standing customer relationships.Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAs an Outside Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for driving business growth and building strong relationships with customers, contractors, and engineering firms. Utilizing your HVAC product knowledge and applications expertise, you will identify and develop new business opportunities, manage sales processes, and ensure quality customer support. This position plays a critical role in achieving annual sales targets while contributing to the long-term development of the region’s business.Responsibilities:· Establish and maintain strong relationships with owners, engineers, contractors, and end-users.· Identify and develop opportunities with new and existing customers using HVAC product knowledge and applications expertise.· Drive annual sales growth and secure long-term business opportunities.· Provide technical expertise on system design, product selection, and specification writing.· Prepare detailed sales proposals, estimates, and take-offs tailored to customer needs.· Manage projects from the design phase through commissioning, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.· Facilitate smooth communication and workflow between branch office staff, customers, and partners.· Process and analyze feasibility assessments and bid documents for potential projects.· Maintain and expand your technical product knowledge to better serve customer needs.· Deliver high standards of customer support throughout the sales cycle and beyond.Desired Requirements:· Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline· Three years of experience direct selling, marketing, or designing HVAC products for mechanical contractors or design engineers.· Three years of business development and relationship management within the HVAC industry.· Three years’ experience in Sales and marketing, with the ability to strategically present HVAC equipment solutions to mechanical contractors and engineers, including mentoring quotations and presenting proposals.· Three years’ technical experience in pre-sale and post-sale support for HVAC equipment.· Three years’ experience utilizing customer relationship management skills, including anticipating and meeting customer needs effectively.· Three years of experience using organizational and communication skills to manage jobs at various stages of development.· Three years’ experience creatively and proactively utilizing problem-solving abilities to address application issues, delivery delays, billing discrepancies, and job site concerns.· Five years’ experience and proficiency in Microsoft Windows applications for selection, pricing, quoting, submittals, ordering, expediting, and billing for HVAC projects, as well as effective communication with factories and customers.Compensation: 100% Commission Structure with Guaranteed Monthly Draw (draw amount depending on experience)Ambient Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.