Crete United · 1 day ago
Mechanical Sales Engineer
Crete United, through its subsidiary Nielsen Mechanical, is a Commercial and Industrial HVAC company seeking a Mechanical Sales Engineer to drive revenue growth in the commercial HVAC market. This role involves identifying new business opportunities, managing the sales cycle, and providing technical guidance on HVAC systems.
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Responsibilities
Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities within the commercial, institutional, and industrial HVAC markets
Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to close, including qualification, proposal development, and negotiation
Collaborate with estimating, engineering, and operations teams to develop accurate proposals and scope documents
Maintain and expand relationships with existing customers, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and retention
Conduct regular client visits, presentations, and technical discussions to promote HVAC system solutions and service offerings
Achieve or exceed assigned sales quotas and annual revenue goals
Provide technical guidance on commercial HVAC systems, including chillers, boilers, air handling units, VRF systems, controls, and energy efficiency solutions
Interpret engineering drawings, mechanical schedules, and specifications to develop project estimates and system recommendations
Assist clients and internal teams in identifying appropriate design-build, retrofit, or service solutions
Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and building code requirements impacting mechanical systems
Support project turnover meetings to ensure alignment between sales commitments and operations execution
Utilize CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce) to manage pipeline activity, forecast revenue, and track customer interactions
Maintain accurate and timely updates on opportunities, proposals, and account details within the CRM system
Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly sales reports to management
Participate in sales meetings, strategy sessions, and joint calls with operations or service teams
Qualification
Required
Proven track record of success in consultative, project-based sales environments
Working knowledge of mechanical systems, including heating, cooling, ventilation, and controls
Strong technical aptitude with the ability to interpret mechanical drawings and system designs
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM platforms
Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach to problem-solving
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business, or related field preferred
3–7 years of sales experience in the commercial HVAC, MEP contracting, or building systems industry
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off and paid holidays
Company-paid Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
Career growth opportunities across the Crete United network
Company
Crete United
Crete United is an energy efficiency company that uses our Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) expertise to improve communities.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Ridgemont Equity Partners
2022-06-02Private Equity
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