Technical Sales Associate
Job Purpose:
The purpose of theTechnical Sales Associateis tomanage bid lists, securing plans and specifications, generating take-offs and project estimates, technical sales support for both Outside Sales team and respective contractors and managing projects to ensure profit targets are obtained
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Obtain and review project plans and specifications todeterminespecific product and services to be included in a binding estimate per the established guidelines.
Obtain special quotations from manufacturers asrequiredfor products whilemaintainingcompetitive pricing levels and to maximize gross margins.
High levelof judgement and decision making to ensure plans meet specifications of equipment
Providesexpertiseto make recommendations to plans and specifications
Independently makesuggestions and/or modificationsto ensure projectsare efficient andremain within budget
Coordinate prior approval requests with the engineering services department.
Populate job tracking system with pertinent information including basis of design info, quote values, etc.
Prepare complete andaccurateengineering submittals for product being ordered.
Answer application and technical questions as well as general customer service questions from mechanical contractors.
Prepare and generate orders to manufacturers for products being provided on awarded projects.
Managelogisticsto ensure product arrives at job site whenrequired.
Maintain proper margin levels and job accuracy to ensure that projects are billed correctly.
Partner with Outside Sales Force and keep them informed concerning product availability, shipping schedules, and over-all job status.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Works cooperatively with others
Comply withall company policies and procedures
Maintain regular,punctualand reliable attendanceand availability
All the tasks described in these Job Duties and Responsibilities are the essential functions of this job. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent unduehardshipor direct threat.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree is preferred or equivalent work experience
Commercial HVAC project management experience preferred
Proficient in Outlook,Wordand Excel as well as ability to learn job specific software programs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
TravelRequirement:
5%travel to branches and other operating companiesrequiringsome overnight stay, travel to industry related conferences and training requiring some extended stay
Other:
This job description is not an exhausted list of all functions thatemployeemaybe requiredto perform, andemployeemaybe requiredto performadditionalfunctions.
Job Location:
- Savannah100 Riverview Drive Savannah, GA 31404
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: HR@Help.SRSDistribution.com with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.
Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance. All benefits subject to eligibility.
Should a Candidate be submitted to fill a position by a recruiting or staffing services agency (“Agency”), the Company has no obligation to pay the Agency any fee for submission, offer, placement or any service without a fully executed contract of service covering the engagement.Benefits
- Competitive salaries for all team members paid weekly
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Volunteer Day, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance Program
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Company paid Life insurance and Short-Term Disability
- Additional Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability also offered
- Mental, Physical and Emotional Well-Being Programs for Employees and Families
- Wellness Program and Safety Program with Bonuses for our Drivers
- Employee Referral Bonus Program