Summary
About this role
You will develop relationships with the decision makers of companies for HVAC/R contracting opportunities. Listen to their needs and develop programs and/or projects to fulfill their needs. Lead business processes from conception through completion. Compile and manage sales plan for the district.
Responsibilities
- Provides total account business reports and annual forecasts.
- Gathers and/or validates preliminary information and performs facility walk-through to determine level of opportunity.
- Estimates project and/or service agreements by analyzing and integrating equipment, controls, subcontractors, and services for each project.
- Develops preliminary project/service agreement fulfillment schedule, prepares and finalizes preliminary/final proposal.
- Prepares, negotiates, and reviews agreement/project scope.
- Ensures customer retention through the renewal of customer service agreements, quoting repairs, retrofits, replacements, and schedules routine customer visits.
- Presents/reviews proposal and/or contract with all buying influences negotiating scope of agreement/project.
- Prepares transition documents and communicates project readiness for assignment to operations team.
- Conducts cold calls on new and existing accounts related to new construction and remodels for supermarket refrigeration. Assists in the development of the new constructions and remodel projects.
- Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a project/service to the customer by communicating with store managers, maintenance personnel, and other customer personnel as needed, while coordinating fulfillment activities with respective Area Service Managers, Technicians, Strategic Account Managers, Service Sales Account Managers, and Project Administrators Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED with 5-8 years of related experience
- Ability to successfully manage multiple, competing priorities/task in a fast-paced work environment.
- Strong communication skills, verbal and written, required.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational, time management skills.
- Flexibility to work outside normal working hours, as required.
- Working knowledge of basic refrigeration and/or knowledge of commercial refrigeration and HVAC are preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
- Travel within region as required.
- Strong leadership and business acumen
- Candidate must be within commuting distance to an existing Hussmann Branch office and a major international airport
The salary range of $71,197 – $142,610 annual is just one component of Hussmann’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.
Benefits & Perks – What’s In It For You
Hussmann is committed to supporting your total wellbeing through a wide variety of benefits and wellness programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health. Here’s what you can expect:
- Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
- Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
- Hussmann Retirement Savings & Investment Plan – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
- Paid Time-Off Benefits – Paid time off, stewardship and parental leave.
- Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
- Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, and tobacco cessation.
Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following their start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status.
About Hussmann
For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment — delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing — a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success. For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com.
Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA.
Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Other facts
About Panasonic
For 40 years, Panasonic Avionics has strengthened the connection between the world’s airlines and their passengers. We are recognized globally for our experience and leadership in product innovation and customization, system reliability, and customer care.
We collaborate with over 300 airline customers to develop inflight entertainment and communications (IFEC) solutions that are designed to meet their unique fleet, brand, operations, and business requirements, based on state-of-the-art technology, connectivity, and industry know-how. Every year, more than 2.7 billion passengers enjoy an amazing entertainment experience flying onboard Panasonic-equipped aircraft.
What you'll do
- The Strategic Account Manager will develop relationships with decision makers for HVAC/R contracting opportunities and lead business processes from conception through completion. Responsibilities include preparing proposals, ensuring customer retention, and coordinating project fulfillment activities.
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