Sales Trainee (HVAC)

Sales Trainee -

Sales Trainee Position will start in product training and inside sales for a time before calling on plumbing and heating contractors. Prior product experience in plumbing and heating is very beneficial but not a requirement. Looking for a highly self-motivated individual with strong interpersonal and selling skills. The training program will last approximately 6-9 months and be a salaried position. After the completion of the training program, the candidate would then have added to their pay a commission-based program, which directly rewards you for success once you assume the ultimate job of Outside Sales Territory Manager.

Robertson’s Outside Salesmen inform and educate potential customers on our products and services and support our customers to achieve their business goals. You’ll be selling for the industry leader, and you’ll be provided with the training, tools and resources needed to win new business. As a Territory Manager/Outside Salesman you’ll be responsible for prospecting, engaging, and closing new accounts in partnership with our industry experts. You’ll be in daily contact with customers working to build relationships and meet their needs.

What will you be doing?

Will be responsible for completing hands on training

Establish and maintain customer relationships
Prospect new business through door to door sales and cold calling
Identify market trends and provide updates to leadership
Prepare and provide customer quotes in a timely manner
Manage accounts and attend to customer inquiries, requests and concerns quickly
Negotiate with vendors to obtain competitive pricing for the customer

Compensation - Salary position, plus commission after training program is complete

Hours - Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week (Salary personnel required to work 8 Saturdays per year)

What are we looking for?

Passion for sales, and a drive to succeed
College degree preferred
Enthusiastic, persistent, and confident approach
Ability to build strong customer relationships
A desire to be successful
A hunter mentality with desire to sell
Self-starter that can work independently and deliver results
Analytical and good decision making skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize projects
Strong ability to persuade, motivate, and influence others
Must be able to provide own transportation

Robertson Heating Supply is a family-owned HVAC & Plumbing Distributor that has been in business for 91 years with 40 locations throughout Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, Michigan, Indiana & West Virginia. Also specializing in Kitchen and Bath, Robertson’s delivers the highest quality product & best value to customers; & is an industry leader in distributing a wide range of HVAC, plumbing & hydronic products.

We offer a competitive compensation package & excellent benefits including medical, dental, prescription drug coverage, paid holidays & vacation, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k with match & profit sharing. Job security!