Technical Sales Associate — Industrial Chillers

American Chillers LLC; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary and commission

Job summary

American Chillers LLC is seeking a Technical Sales Associate to support the sales team from the West Columbia office. You will be the first point of contact for inbound inquiries, translating needs into accurate quotes for configured chillers and moving orders into production.

This role is technical and consultative, involving specifications, capacities, and options daily. It is an entry point for someone with genuine technical aptitude who wants a career in industrial sales.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical aptitude with ability to learn industrial equipment.
• Attention to detail; quotes and orders must be accurate.
• Proficiency with computers and learning new software (CRM, quoting tools, MS Office).
• Associates degree or higher in business, technical or engineering field.
• Preferred: industrial/manufacturing/distribution/HVAC background; training on chillers.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inbound leads — website inquiries, RFQs, and quote requests; qualify and follow up promptly.
• Prepare accurate, professional quotes for chillers and options; work from pricing/specifications.
• Enter accepted orders correctly and confirm details for production and shipping.
• Maintain the CRM; keep leads, quotes, and customer records current.
• Support senior sales by following up on open quotes and gathering required information.
• Serve as a point of contact for order status, lead times, and product questions.
• Provide light marketing support; update sell sheets and case studies; contribute website copy.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical aptitude

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency

Reliable work ethic

Education

Associates degree or higher in business/technical/engineering

Job description

American Chillers LLC is seeking a Technical Sales Associate to support the sales team from the West Columbia office. You will be the first point of contact for inbound inquiries, translating needs into accurate quotes for configured chillers and moving orders into production.

This role is technical and consultative, involving specifications, capacities, and options daily. It is an entry point for someone with genuine technical aptitude who wants a career in industrial sales.