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Commercial Proposal Specialist - HVAC systems

Gustave A Larson Company
Urbandale, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2025

Job Description

Job Description

We here at the Gustave A Larson Company are looking our next team member to join us as a Commercial HVAC Proposal Specialist. What qualities are we looking for?

We are an HVAC / R wholesale distributor throughout the Midwest, and Great Plains States, including Omaha, Kansas City and Des Moines. We thrive on being customer service oriented, being nimble, balancing multiple responsibilities, and developing positive relationships with our teams to work together to get the job done.

We need people who are experienced in the HVAC industry already. Skills should include the following :

  • Customer Focused – we are passionate about serving all of our customers, including dealers, business owners and large HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration) companies and consolidators. We do this by estimating, selling and helping manage commercial HVAC projects with an understanding of construction projects.
  • Proficient in HVAC Product and the HVAC industry - Understanding HVAC commercial systems is a MUST – including (but not limited to) the following : Rooftop Units, curb adapters, ductless split systems, Magic Pak, ERV and HRV systems, Commercial controls and air zoning applications.
  • Excited to Sell – You learn and continually improve on sales skills and product knowledge to maintain competitive advantage in very high paced and competitive environment – this means understanding and growing your product knowledge – especially around Allied, Mitsubishi, Reznor, Superior Radiant, Amana, April Aire and more.
  • Have Attention to Detail - Provide customer service expertise with estimating and proposal skills, as well as quoting in computer software, understanding job cost tracking, etc.
  • Like a great work schedule – We are consistently a M – F schedule, holidays and weekends off

We operate with these three ideas in mind :

  • Team Spirit – Above all, we operate in a team environment and therefore holding a true team spirit of cooperation and problem solving is a must. We coordinate our sales efforts with our warehouse, counter sales, and inside sales teams.
  • Sense of Urgency – our customers come first, both internal and external. That’s part of the team spirit, to operate and react quickly. We are proactive and self-motivated to manage tight deadlines while handling multiple projects at one time.
  • We learn & understand the entire business - part of our training program involves learning and understanding from the beginning how our business operates - you may spend time initially learning the warehouse, counter, systems knowledge and inside sales roles so you have a solid foundation in your role.
  • Candidates should have :

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Project estimating required for commercial systems, 2 years minimum
  • Minimum 2 years of HVACR commercial field experience, and / or degree / certification in HVACR preferred.
  • Combination of education and related experience will also be considered.
  • Good command of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Enthusiastic, energetic, creative, customer-focused professional. Thrives in a fast-paced environment and provides accuracy and timeliness.
  • Individual must be flexible with changes in work schedule, willing to work overtime and be on-call occasionally on weekends (this is an additional pay opportunity).
  • What Gustave A. Larson Offers

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Full benefits package
  • 401K package
  • Other Skills / Abilities

    The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and / or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individual must be able to meet mobility requirements which include walking, standing, reaching, leaning forward, bending, climbing, and able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Must be skilled in verbal and written communication and have sufficient education to read, write, speak and understand English. Must have basic math skills and able to perform or learn the requirements of the job within the assigned learning period. Required to accept and follow all safety rules and policies, including the use of all mandated safety protective equipment. Individual must agree to take pre-employment drug test and background check and comply with all Company policies and procedures.

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