Daikin Applied Americas is the world's largest HVAC company and is seeking an Associate Account Representative for their Ignite Sales Development program in Orlando. This role provides a comprehensive education in commercial HVAC equipment and sales methodologies, preparing participants for a successful transition to an Account Representative role after the program.
Responsibilities
- Build strong relationships with program and Daikin field leaders, mentors, peers, and support staff
- Develop knowledge of Daikin Applied’s line of commercial HVAC equipment, service, and solutions offerings
- Partner with your local office team members to job-shadow critical roles
- Attend and participate in in-person trainings, virtual instructor-led trainings (VILT), and self-directed learning modules
- Learn Daikin Applied’s processes, procedures, technology, and resources to help support your sales office with estimating, preparing quotes, understanding credit terms, contract preparation, and more
- Attend and participate in Sandler Sales methodology training
- Roleplay different parts of the sales cycle to practice working with customers
- Partner with Ignite peers to complete a capstone project during the course of the program. The capstone will include (but not limited to) responding to a customer issue, following the sales process, and presenting solution(s) to a panel of judges
- Apply program learnings by building your book of business to prepare you for the full-time sales role
- Travel regularly with the Ignite Sales Development Program peers and program staff to key Daikin sites to learn more about the equipment, technology, service, and solutions offerings approximately six to ten times within the twelve-month program
- Travel your local district’s territory with key office team members on a regular basis, up to daily
- Complete all of your learning modules, assignments, and capstone projects in accordance with due dates assigned by the Ignite instructors
Skills
- 4-year bachelor's degree in business, communications, engineering or related field. A high school diploma or GED plus HVAC certification and 5 years of HVAC field service experience will be considered in lieu of 4-year bachelor's degree
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
- Strong organization, problem-solving, and customer service skills
- Mechanical/technical aptitude/ability
- Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record
- Ability to travel regularly during the program and in the local territory while working with a sales mentor
- Ability to travel local territory on a daily basis after program conclusion
- Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position
- Experience with Salesforce or other sales tracking software
Benefits
- Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
- 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
- $10,000 sign-on bonus + variable incentive bonuses during program year
- Company vehicle, laptop, and cell phone provided
- Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage, and voluntary accident coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability
- 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company-paid holidays
- Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state, and local law requires a faster accrual
- Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state, and local law
- Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
Company Overview
Daikin Applied delivers superior air quality and energy efficiency to every solution with innovation in advanced technology, IoT, and next generation compressors. It was founded in 1933, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.daikinapplied.com.
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