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Daikin Applied Americas · 5 hours ago

Ignite Sales Development Program – Huntsville, AL – June 2026

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$33.50/hr - $33.50/hr

Daikin Applied Americas is the world's largest HVAC company and is currently hiring for their Ignite Sales Development Program in Huntsville, AL. The Associate Account Representative will receive comprehensive training in commercial HVAC equipment and sales methodologies, while building relationships and gaining hands-on experience in the field.

Consumer GoodsElectronicsHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Manufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Build strong relationships with program and Daikin field leaders, mentors, peers, and support staff

Develop knowledge of Daikin Applied’s line of commercial HVAC equipment, service, and solutions offerings

Partner with your local office team members to job-shadow critical roles

Attend and participate in in-person trainings, virtual instructor-led trainings (VILT), and self-directed learning modules

Learn Daikin Applied’s processes, procedures, technology, and resources to help support your sales office with estimating, preparing quotes, understanding credit terms, contract preparation, and more

Attend and participate in Sandler Sales methodology training

Roleplay different parts of the sales cycle to practice working with customers

Partner with Ignite peers to complete a capstone project during the course of the program. The capstone will include (but not limited to) responding to a customer issue, following the sales process, and presenting solution(s) to a panel of judges

Apply program learnings by building your book of business to prepare you for the full-time sales role

Travel regularly with the Ignite Sales Development Program peers and program staff to key Daikin sites to learn more about the equipment, technology, service, and solutions offerings approximately six to ten times within the twelve-month program

Travel your local district’s territory with key office team members on a regular basis, up to daily

Complete all of your learning modules, assignments, and capstone projects in accordance with due dates assigned by the Ignite instructors

Qualification

Commercial HVAC knowledgeSales methodologiesMicrosoft OfficeSalesforce experienceCustomer service skillsMechanical aptitudeCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skills

Required

4-year bachelor's degree in business, communications, engineering or related field. A high school diploma or GED plus HVAC certification and 5 years of HVAC field service experience will be considered in lieu of 4-year bachelor's degree

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite

Strong organization, problem-solving, and customer service skills

Mechanical/technical aptitude/ability

Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record

Ability to travel regularly during the program and in the local territory while working with a sales mentor

Ability to travel local territory on a daily basis after program conclusion

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred

Experience with Salesforce or other sales tracking software

Benefits

Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance

401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions

$10,000 sign-on bonus + variable incentive bonuses during program year

Company vehicle, laptop, and cell phone provided

Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage, and voluntary accident coverage

Short-term and long-term disability

3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company-paid holidays

Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state, and local law requires a faster accrual

Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state, and local law

Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Company

Daikin Applied Americas

Daikin Applied delivers superior air quality and energy efficiency to every solution with innovation in advanced technology, IoT, and next generation compressors.

Founded in 1933