Inside Sales Associate - Chicago

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

Carrier Commercial Service is seeking an Inside Sales Associate to support the sales process by helping customers and sales teams identify the right solutions, coordinate accurate estimates and quotes, prepare pricing documentation and contracts, and provide timely product, pricing, and service opportunity support. 

Role Location 

This role will be based in Chicago and support customers and growth in Chicago Metro.  

This Role Offers 

• Lucrative Earnings & Vehicle Program: Lucrative commission plan paired with a company car program (stipend/mileage reimbursement or dedicated vehicle). 

• Comprehensive Support & Training: Access specialized technical sales training and dedicated lead generation programs to drive both new acquisitions and account growth.  

• Global OEM Backing: The strength and resources of an industry-leading global OEM, paired with an experienced local support team. 

• Career Advancement: Structured development paths built to advance your career into leadership or other business areas 

Job Responsibilities 

• Sell and assist sales process; emphasize product features and select materials based on customer need, specifications, interests, demand, capabilities and limitations 

• Coordinate estimating processes; work with customer, sales teams, estimating and leadership to generate accurate pricing proposals for new and existing products 

• Maintain and interpret all quote documentation with accurate pricing and configurations; prepare quotes and contracts for potential customers 

• Work with sellers in your assigned market to build out comprehensive quotes for repair and service opportunities 

• Answers phone calls, providing price quotes and other information 

Required Qualifications  

• High school diploma or GED 

• 2+ years of commercial HVAC sales experience, commercial HVAC service contractor experience, technical sales, sales engineering, or account management experience in HVAC, building systems, mechanical services, controls, or energy services. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Facility Management, or Business 

• HVAC industry knowledge 

• Aptitude to understand building mechanical system basics, facility management budgeting processes, sustainability initiatives, and customer needs 

• Strong communication skills and ability to present to clients and key stakeholders 

• Strong team building and relationship building ability and desire 

Sales at Carrier 

• Lucrative Commission Plan Structure with unlimited potential  

• Company Car Program including monthly stipend and mileage reimbursement or company vehicle program 

• Technical Sales Training Programs  

• Lead Generation Programs focused on identifying and supporting sellers in customer engagements and expanded selling opportunities 

• Balance of Account Management and New Customer Engagement 

• Strength of an experienced local team backed by the resources of a global leader and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)  

• Development path for Sellers to skyrocket their career into other areas within the business  

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