Applications Specialist - HVAC

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions is partnered with one of the most trusted names within the HVAC space in North America. Our client is a manufacturer & distributor and carries one of the most comprehensive product lines in the industry. They are in search of a new Engineering Salesperson for their Kelowna branch. The Applications Specialist/Engineering Salesperson must be able to service the needs of the engineering community by understanding, engineering, and detailing the selection of components, systems, and solutions for HVAC designs. Good communication skills, self-motivation, and a desire to learn will be required.Salary range is $70,000-$90,000Primary DutiesDevelop and maintain relationships with all industry stakeholders (Engineers, Architects, Contractors, Developers, Owners etc.), to grow sales and expand market share in accordance with company goals and objectives.Maintain a presence in the engineering community. The goal is to have products specified, or listed as an equal, on all projects.Understand client’s needs and provide appropriate technical solutions to achieve satisfaction/design intentUnderstand, and remain current with, both industry and local codes and regulations, and market trends, to ensure we comply and can exploit opportunities.Provide outstanding customer service, with a Customer First approach to businessWant to continuously learn and growSelf-educate, and attend manufacturer’s factory / training visits, to ensure you are constantly up to date on the latest product developments and software tools. (Some travel will be involved when we are able to safely do so)Build sustainable customer relationships and trust with customer’s account through open communicationCross train on both mechanical products and air-side products, so as to be able to identify opportunity for other products. Be a member of ASHRAE and attend monthly ASHRAE meetings.  Carry out Lunch and Learn (or similar) presentations when requested to do so. Assist with planning and implementing new product introductions to the market.  Attend all divisional and office meetingsAttend any industry related events as required. (SMACNA, MCA, VRCA)Assist in all customer events as required.  This could be open houses, sporting events, lunches, etc. Perform other duties assigned by your manager.The ideal candidate for this position will have:Minimum 5 years of experience of Mechanical Engineering with excellent knowledge of HVAC systemsUniversity degree or College diploma in Mechanical Engineering specialization requiredHolding a Professional Engineer designation (PEng) is an assetAbility to read Architectural and Mechanical drawingsExcellent communication skills – Verbal, Listening and Written PresentationGood knowledge of MS OfficeYou are Self-Motivated, Creative and ResourcefulAbility to work under pressure unsupervisedStrategic thinker with an entrepreneurial spirit and innovative mindStrong work ethic guided by personal integrity and mutual respectWhat’s in it for you?The opportunity to develop your career with a highly respective industry leader within North America. A culture that puts teamwork and customer service as their focus and invests in the long-term success of their employees.This position comes with a competitive compensation package including a pension plan, and a comprehensive benefits package. If this position is appealing to you, then please submit your resume (in word-doc form) to Thomas at [email protected] Only candidates legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered