Commercial HVAC Account Executive - Tampa, Florida


Tampa
Permanent
$90,000 - $110,000 USD a year
Construction
PR/609533_1789118064
Commercial HVAC Account Executive - Tampa, Florida

A leading commercial HVAC and mechanical services organization is seeking a high-performing Account Executive to drive business growth by acquiring new accounts while expanding relationships with existing customers. This role is ideal for a relationship-driven sales professional with commercial HVAC experience who enjoys identifying opportunities, solving customer challenges, and delivering value-driven solutions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for selling service repairs, retrofit projects, energy-saving solutions, and maintenance agreements to commercial, industrial, and institutional customers. This position offers significant earning potential through a performance-based commission structure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Generate new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, relationship building, and cold outreach.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with facility managers, building owners, engineers, property management firms, and other key stakeholders.
  • Identify decision-makers and recommend technical and operational solutions tailored to customer needs.
  • Sell HVAC service agreements, repair services, retrofit projects, and energy efficiency solutions.
  • Prepare estimates, proposals, bids, and contract documentation.
  • Conduct presentations, negotiate agreements, and close profitable business.
  • Manage sales opportunities through the entire lifecycle, from lead generation to project completion.
  • Collaborate with operations, service, and project teams to deliver successful customer outcomes.
  • Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, opportunities, and forecasts within a CRM system.
  • Identify opportunities to expand services within existing customer accounts.
  • Respond promptly to customer inquiries and resolve issues effectively.
  • Manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong follow-up and customer communication.
  • Demonstrate initiative, resilience, and a customer-focused approach to business development.

Qualifications

Required

  • Minimum of 4 years of commercial HVAC industry experience.
  • Proven success in business development, sales, or account management.
  • Understanding of commercial HVAC systems, industry standards, and codes.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to build trust-based relationships with both technical and executive-level stakeholders.
  • Self-motivated, results-driven individual with a hunter mentality.
  • Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
  • Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly to customer sites.

Preferred

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
  • Experience selling HVAC service, maintenance, retrofit, or energy solutions.

Working Environment

  • Regular travel to customer locations, including office, industrial, healthcare, educational, and commercial facilities.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Ability to safely navigate construction and job site environments, including climbing ladders and walking or standing for extended periods.

What Success Looks Like

  • Consistently developing new customer relationships and securing new business opportunities.
  • Growing existing accounts through consultative selling and proactive customer engagement.
  • Becoming a trusted advisor to customers by identifying opportunities and delivering effective solutions.
  • Achieving and exceeding sales and revenue targets while maintaining strong customer satisfaction.

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