Project Sales Representative

Harris Company; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life보험

401K with company match

Vacation, sick time, paid holidays

Job summary

Harris Company seeks a Project Sales Representative to market and develop turnkey solutions for mechanical and plumbing retrofit projects in commercial markets. You will estimate, prepare proposals, and present them to clients while managing existing relationships and pursuing new opportunities.

The role emphasizes analyzing drawings, understanding lifecycle costs, and delivering cost-effective, high-value solutions aligned with customer goals.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Construction Sciences, HVAC, or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technical, or related field preferred
• 4+ years of experience in HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing systems and components
• 4+ years of experience developing and maintaining customer relationships
• 1–2 years of proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with energy savings analysis preferred

Responsibilities

• Market to new clients and develop turnkey solutions including estimating and proposal presentations for retrofit projects
• Manage existing customer relationships and respond to inquiries
• Prepare, present, and respond to proposals aligned with customer requirements
• Develop detailed proposals from project drawings and specs
• Plan and manage schedules to maximize productivity and quotes
• Create innovative design-build solutions tailored to client needs
• Maintain thorough documentation of account activity and interactions

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Sales experience

Customer relationships

Proposal development

Budgeting & estimating

Technical reading of drawings

MS Word, PowerPoint

Education

Associate’s degree in Construction Sciences or HVAC

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Technical

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

The purpose of your role as a Project Sales Representative

This position requires the ability to market the company to new clients and develop turnkey solution including estimating / proposal presentation for mechanical and plumbing retrofit projects in commercial markets. This position also requires ability to manage existing customer relationships.

Mechanical Systems Knowledge:

• Demonstrate a strong, working knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems, including how they operate and interact. Confidently assess existing systems, identify issues, and recommend effective repair, modification, or replacement solutions. Interpret drawings, equipment specifications, and jobsite conditions with accuracy
• Understand the full lifecycle cost of owning, operating, and maintaining facility systems. Leverage this knowledge to develop solutions and proposals that improve performance while reducing long-term costs for the customer
• Analyze project specifications and drawings to clearly define scope and estimate requirements
• Accurately determine sizes, distances, quantities, timelines, costs, resources, and materials needed for each project
• Develop detailed, professional proposals for both current and prospective customers
• Maintain thorough documentation of account activity, generate reports, and track all customer and supplier interactions
• Create innovative design-build solutions tailored to client needs

Proposals:

• Prepare, present, and respond to proposals aligned with specific customer requirements, including RFPs and customized industry solutions
• Clearly communicate repair, modification, and replacement recommendations, ensuring both customers and internal teams fully understand project scope and expectations
• Deliver cost-effective, high-value solutions that align with customer goals

Prospecting:

• Identify and qualify new business opportunities, delivering compelling sales presentations and addressing questions or objections with professionalism and confidence
• Develop a deep understanding of each prospect’s technical and financial needs
• Follow up promptly on leads and referrals, building strong rapport and uncovering customer priorities. Maintain a healthy pipeline of quotes to consistently achieve booking goals

Customer Relations:

• Respond quickly and effectively to customer concerns, ensuring issues are resolved and relationships remain strong and positive
• Build and maintain productive relationships with customers, vendors, and external partners, representing the company with integrity while maximizing profitability

Other:

• Effectively plan and manage your schedule to maximize productivity, including strategic management of quotes and opportunities to drive sales success

What we’re looking for in you

• Associate’s degree in Construction Sciences, HVAC, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technical, or a related field preferred
• 4+ years of experience and knowledge of HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing systems and components
• 4+ years of experience developing and maintaining customer relationships
• 1–2 years of proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to understand and communicate energy savings associated with proposed solutions
• Ability to prepare financial justifications, including energy savings analysis, preferred
• Experience with industrial refrigeration preferred

As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers the stability, resources, and opportunities of a national company along with the team culture, creative spirit, and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and enjoy new challenges, we want to meet you. From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, and concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity across multiple regional locations throughout the country.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays

The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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