Sales Consultant - HVAC / Mechanical

Job Description
Job Description
HVAC Sales Consultant Strategic Position Overview
The HVAC Sales Consultant owns revenue development across a defined territory by driving specification activity, contractor engagement, project pursuit, and long-cycle opportunity management. This role operates at the intersection of engineering, mechanical contracting, and technical sales, requiring the ability to influence project stakeholders from design through installation. Success is measured through market penetration, forecast accuracy, margin performance, and the ability to convert technical expertise into sustained revenue growth. The position carries significant accountability for business development, customer retention, project execution, and territory strategy.

HVAC Sales Consultant Job Description
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Industry: HVAC Equipment / Mechanical Systems / Acoustics / Vibration Isolation
Compensation Range: $90,000 - $110,000 Base Salary + Commission + Bonus + Ownership
Employment Structure: Full-Time, Exempt
About the Opportunity
This position is responsible for developing and expanding business opportunities across HVAC equipment, vibration isolation, acoustical products, seismic engineering solutions, and related mechanical systems.

The role requires a combination of technical aptitude, consultative selling ability, and project management discipline. The successful candidate will work directly with engineers, mechanical contractors, facility owners, and consulting firms throughout the project lifecycle. A substantial portion of the role involves interpreting mechanical plans, specifications, and schedules to identify opportunities and develop competitive solutions.

What You'll Do
Develop and execute territory-specific sales strategies across healthcare, industrial, pharmaceutical, education, government, commercial, and mission-critical markets
Build relationships with engineers, consulting firms, mechanical contractors, owners, and decision-makers
Review mechanical drawings, specifications, schedules, and bid documents to identify project opportunities
Generate project takeoffs, quotations, submittals, and proposal packages
Conduct contractor visits, site inspections, product presentations, and lunch-and-learn programs
Manage project forecasting, budgeting, pipeline development, and sales activity reporting
Support negotiation efforts and secure project awards while protecting margin objectives
Provide technical guidance related to vibration isolation, acoustical products, seismic engineering, and HVAC applications
Coordinate project turnover, order fulfillment, and customer support activities
Represent the organization at industry events, trade associations, and networking functions
What You'll Need
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
Experience selling HVAC, mechanical systems, engineered products, building systems, or related technical solutions
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and construction documents
Experience managing project-based sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders
Knowledge of mechanical contracting, consulting engineering, or construction project environments
Strong proposal development, forecasting, and pipeline management capabilities
Proficiency utilizing CRM platforms and technical sales tools
Ability to travel approximately 15-25%
Why This Role Stands Out
Direct exposure to consulting engineers, mechanical contractors, and owners across multiple high-value market sectors
Significant ownership of territory development and project strategy
Participation in an employee ownership structure
Opportunity to leverage both technical and commercial expertise within complex project environments
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