Account Consultant- Sales Mechanical Service

POSITION SUMMARY

The Account Consultant will be responsible for developing business with our existing client base, and securing new customers to our business.

This role will responsible for the greater Phoenix territory and will be expected to focus on small to mid-sized commercial service maintenance contracts.

What you’ll do :

• Works with the Service Branch Manager to identify and qualify prospects and clients to pursue, while meeting or exceeding assigned sales goals.
• Develops a specific business plan to illustrate the actions and development of the market growth (sales order intake and gross margin portfolio management).
• Regularly meets with prospective clients to develop needs and ultimately sell Automation system retrofits / existing building commissioning / optimization opportunities / performance based customized service contracts.
• Engage with the construction side of the business at the appropriate construction phase to engage the owner about maintaining the Automation system once the project has been completed.
• Must be an expert in automation systems, while able to develop written proposals that can clearly articulate the benefits of Southland Industries recommendations both technically and financially.
• Proactively manage calendar to pre-plan customer visits (average between 8-10 customer face to face visits per week), manage a business funnel and provide accurate forecasting for projected sale and timing.

What you’ll need to be successful :

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year College or University; or seven years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and maintenance sales experience
• Preferably professional sales training of some kind
• Demonstrate a high level of verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

Must be able to write reports, business correspondence and must be able to develop and present power point presentations.

• Must have excellent demonstrated sales skills in prospecting, qualifying, proposing and closing. Cold calling for new prospects is required and should include the ability to think outside of the box and be innovative to create sales opportunities, differentiating Southland Industries from its competitors.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Effective and professional collaborator internally and externally, with very broad problem-solving abilities & an ability to focus on goal obtainment

YOU Matter

PEOPLE FIRST : BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain.

Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you! At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job.

We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE , SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

Benefits :

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family :

• 401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 100% Paid for Employee
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Holidays / Vacation / Personal Time / Life Events Leave
• Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks.

We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time

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