Description

Position Summary:
We are seeking a remote, California based, results-driven Outside Sales Representative to manage and grow our presence across California. This role will focus on developing and supporting distribution channels for evaporative coolers and furnaces, while also driving specification sales for commercial cooling solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong relationship-building skills with technical sales expertise and a deep understanding of HVAC or related industries.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and expand relationships with distributors across AZ and CA to drive sales of coolers and furnaces
Identify, onboard, and develop new distribution partners within the assigned territory
Provide training, product knowledge, and ongoing support to distributor sales teams
Drive specification sales by working directly with engineers, architects, contractors, and consultants for commercial cooler projects
Influence product specifications at the design stage to secure project opportunities
Track and manage project pipelines from specification through completion
Conduct regular field visits, customer meetings, and job site visits as needed
Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, product management, customer service) to support sales initiatives
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to inform sales strategy
Meet or exceed sales targets and territory growth objectives

Requirements

Qualifications:

Must reside in California
3–7+ years of outside sales experience, preferably in HVAC, mechanical systems, or building products
Proven success managing distributor networks and/or channel sales
Experience with specification sales and working with design professionals (engineers, architects, consultants)
Strong understanding of commercial sales cycles and project-based selling
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote environment
Willingness to travel frequently within AZ and CA (50–70%)
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with evaporative cooling systems and/or heating equipment
Existing relationships within HVAC distribution and specification communities in CA and AZ
Technical aptitude to understand and present product performance and applications

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive base salary + commission/bonus structure
Company-provided travel expenses
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan options
Paid time off and holidays

Key Success Metrics:

Growth in distributor sales volume and market share
Number and quality of new distributor partnerships
Specification wins and project conversions
Territory revenue performance vs. targets

We believe that diverse teams create stronger companies and better solutions. That’s why we’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

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