Job Description

SUMMARY:

Sales Support is responsible for supporting and coordinating the sales process by preparing bids for projects and, special quotes (when standard pricing is not sufficient).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain solid working relationships with assigned Territory Managers and Sales Center Managers by providing special bid/RFQ quotes, price sheets, CARs (Competitive Activity Reports), special quantity orders, and assisting with various marketing and promotional campaigns.
• Interface with vendors and apply industry knowledge to prepare and submit special bids for project work or RFQs.
• Knowledge of the special items on the monthly special sheet or other specials in process with customers, in addition to non Stock orders.
• Attend all special meetings required for training, product familiarization, safety, and employee relations.
• Assist Territory Managers and sales center employees with product information, availability details, price sheets, and other projects as needed.
• Keep up to date on competitor's pricing via updates from outside sources.
• Work with all departments at Corporate (Credit, Purchasing, Product Manager, etc.) to update customer account status and sales opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive Product knowledge of all brands; minimum 3 years of experience in the HVAC industry.
• Analytical and strategic skills.
• Thorough knowledge of the purchase order and purchase request system (SOR) for tracking incoming merchandise and special orders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Ability to learn new software quickly and accurately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in reading and evaluating HVAC and Plumbing schedule a plus
• Experience doing plan take-offs a plus

Company Description

Gemaire Distributors is a fully owned subsidiary of Watsco, Inc. (NYSE: WSO), the largest network of HVAC distribution businesses in the US with more than 560 locations company wide. As one of Watsco’s four subsidiaries, Gemaire distributes top-quality HVAC/R equipment and supplies from more than 90 locations in ten states including Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Alabama, Louisiana, California, Nevada and Arizona. As a member of our team you will enjoy competitive pay, paid time off, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, a 401(K) plan and more. Apply today, your future starts now!