Sales Engineer HVAC

gpac; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + commissions

Car allowance

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

GPAC is seeking a Sales Engineer for HVAC in St. Louis, MO, to drive new business with contractors, engineers, and end-users. You will promote custom HVAC equipment, develop technical solutions, and estimate project costs, while maintaining strong product knowledge and industry awareness.

The role emphasizes consultative selling, relationship building, and meeting sales targets, with competitive base salary plus commissions and a car allowance. Apply with Jacob Parish at GPAC.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in related industries (Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, Engineering, Construction, Controls, Service, Sales, or Design).
• Strategic, self-motivated, and highly organized with exceptional communication skills.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently towards common goals.
• Deadline-oriented with excellent multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Customer Engagement: Initiate contact with potential customers to promote custom HVAC equipment and capabilities. Develop detailed technical recommendations, system solutions, and cost estimates tailored to customer needs.
• Product Knowledge: Stay current with industry trends and product developments. Maintain expert-level knowledge of the full product range (air handlers, heaters, custom units, etc.) and effectively communicate its value to customers.
• Customer Service: Liaise with operations to address customer service needs promptly and efficiently. Serve as the primary technical sales resource for commercial and industrial projects, ensuring seamless project execution and customer satisfaction.
• Performance Analysis: Review job performance, execution, and past production data. Analyze market feedback, competition, and emerging technologies to provide strategic input to leadership.
• Innovation: Develop innovative techniques, theories, and engineering practices to enhance industry leadership. Contribute ideas for continuous improvement and growth.
• Brand Ambassador: Represent the company positively and professionally at all times. Communicate the company's objectives and values externally to build trust and credibility. Consistently meet and exceed sales targets through consultative selling and relationship building.

Job description

Position: Sales Engineer - HVAC

Location: St. Louis, MO - Brentwood/Huntleigh

Hiring Contact: Jacob Parish | [e-mail]

Compensation: Below

Join this dynamic team where innovation meets excellence in the HVAC industry. With over 50 years of industry leadership, their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has set them apart. Seeking a proven HVAC Sales Engineer with deep knowledge of commercial and industrial HVAC systems to drive growth. This position is focused on new business development, complex solution selling, and building long‑term relationships with mechanical contractors, engineers, and end‑users.

Responsibilities

• Customer Engagement: Initiate contact with potential customers to promote custom HVAC equipment and capabilities. Develop detailed technical recommendations, system solutions, and cost estimates tailored to customer needs.
• Product Knowledge: Stay current with industry trends and product developments. Maintain expert‑level knowledge of the full product range (air handlers, heaters, custom units, etc.) and effectively communicate its value to customers.
• Customer Service: Liaise with operations to address customer service needs promptly and efficiently. Serve as the primary technical sales resource for commercial and industrial projects, ensuring seamless project execution and customer satisfaction.
• Performance Analysis: Review job performance, execution, and past production data. Analyze market feedback, competition, and emerging technologies to provide strategic input to leadership.
• Innovation: Develop innovative techniques, theories, and engineering practices to enhance industry leadership. Contribute ideas for continuous improvement and growth.
• Brand Ambassador: Represent the company positively and professionally at all times. Communicate the company's objectives and values externally to build trust and credibility. Consistently meet and exceed sales targets through consultative selling and relationship building.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in related industries (Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, Engineering, Construction, Controls, Service, Sales, or Design).
• Strategic, self‑motivated, and highly organized with exceptional communication skills.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently towards common goals.
• Deadline‑oriented with excellent multitasking abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($80 - 140k DOE) + uncapped commissions + car allowance
• Industry‑leading training and technical support
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays
• Significant professional growth opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award‑winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client‑focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

For more information or to apply, please contact Jacob Parish directly at 850-806-2547.