Regional Sales Manager- Commercial HVAC

<p>Regional Sales Manager - Commercial HVAC</p> <p><strong>About Bray International</strong></p> <p>Founded in 1986 Bray International is a global leader in industrial valves, actuators, and control products, delivering innovative flow control solutions to customers in more than 40 countries. As a privately held company with nearly four decades of engineered excellence, Bray has built a strong reputation for high-performance products, superior value, and exceptional customer service. Our fully integrated product line serves over 12 diverse industries, meeting the rigorous demands of the process sector with reliability and precision. Driven by a long-standing commitment to excellence, Bray offers the stability of a trusted, privately owned organization that continues to grow through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Guided by our vision to be the most respected and successful valve, actuator, and controls company in the world, Bray places people—our employees, customers, and partners—at the heart of everything we do. We pursue progress through continuous improvement, a family-like culture, and an entrepreneurial spirit that shapes the future of flow control solutions.</p> <p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p> <p>This is a singular opportunity to take your sales management career to the next level with Bray International's Commercial Division, a leading provider of electronic control valves and actuators. As a Southeastern Regional Sales Manager, based out of a home office, your focus will be maximizing sales in your territory, in two distinct ways. Direct sales to high profile OEMs and engineering firms and by managing a network of Bray sales employees in wholly owned branch sales offices, as well some third-party reps/distributors.</p> <p>In a region that's experiencing steady growth, you'll represent electro-mechanical components that drive advances in the commercial building automation marketplace, including a number of unique and innovative valve product lines. If you're a sales professional with an entrepreneurial spirit, this could be your ticket to a rewarding opportunity with a global company that is growing even in a down economy.</p> <p>Since Bray Commercial pursues a dynamic strategy in which innovation is recognized and rewarded, we're wide open to new ideas that will motivate staff in the field, elevate our product offerings to new heights and allow us to lionize our target markets Position Summary: Generate interest in Bray Commercial products to increase total sales dollars in his/her assigned territory. Initiate, develop and maintain professional relationships with HVAC Controls contractors and potential customers through face-to-face meetings, email, and telephone conversations. Educate customers on Bray Commercial product offering through presentations, meetings, and application discussions. Work with customers to help troubleshoot problems and propose viable solutions. Generate and field inquiries. Assist inside sales representatives with quote preparation and order processing as needed. Identify and track opportunities within his/her assigned territory. Work with customers and outside sales personnel to address issues and gain information that will help determine bid strategy to aid Bray in successfully closing HVAC project opportunities. Use company selected CRM software as directed including daily logging of sales meetings and opportunities.</p> <p><strong>Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Increase Bray Commercial’s market share and sales volume within his/her assigned territory. Initiate, develop and maintain professional relationships with HVAC contractors and potential customers through face-to-face meetings, email, and telephone conversations.</li> <li>Provide technical support and service to customers to help trouble shoot and solve problems and propose viable solutions. Track HVAC projects and develop HVAC project strategies to win project orders.</li> <li>Project strategies include influencing specifications, identifying bidders, coordinate providing bid to bid contractor proposals, and identifying successful contractor for final quotation and order.</li> <li>Provide quotations based on project specification take offs or customer provided information. Gain HVAC project knowledge and provide bid strategy to help inside sales and BCD project groups with bid preparation.</li> <li>Follow-up with customers on current quotations. Identify and track project opportunities in CRM software within his/her assigned territory.</li> <li>Organize and provide technical presentations and factory tours for customers. Continually prospect for new customers and opportunities for Bray Commercial products. Identify and track project opportunities in CRM software within his/her assigned territory.</li> <li>Use company selected CRM software as directed including daily logging of sales meetings and customer contacts. Always operate in safe manner and per Bray policy when on the road and at customer job sites/facilities.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications and Core</strong> <strong>Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree or in lieu of degree, High school diploma required & 3 – 10 years applicable Commercial HVAC industry experience.</li> <li>Mechanical or Electrical engineering degree preferred</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Control contractor experience is required</li> <li>Experience and knowledge of building automation and DDC products. </li> <li>Manage Sales Territory for the Southeast, including but not limited to Texas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Western Tennessee, Alabama, and Arkansas. The ideal candidate lives within the Sales Territory and near a major airport</li> <li><strong>Ability to travel 50-60% of the time  </strong></li> <li>Skilled using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and CRM tools.</li> <li>Valid Driver’s License. Personal automobile available for use to make sales and service calls</li> <li>He/She must meet requirements of Bray’s Drivers Policy at all times including maintenance of current auto liability.  Insurance coverage to the specified limits and following all company safety practices</li> <li>Credit Check preformed during background check</li> <li>Core Competencies: Excellent written and oral communication skills</li> <li>Friendly and outgoing personality</li> <li>Comfortable speaking in front of a large group</li> <li>High-energy, self-motivated, organized, flexible, hands-on, technically savvy and comfortable working with little or no administrative support. Attention to detail and perseverance required</li> </ul> <p><strong>Travel & Transportation:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Valid driver’s license required with reliable personal transportation.</li> <li>Must meet Bray’s Drivers Policy requirements, including background, physical, credit check, and proof of auto insurance.</li> </ul> <p>As a federal subcontractor, Bray International Inc., its affiliates, and subsidiaries comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act and applicable federal law. Employment is contingent upon a successful background screening and compliance with federal requirements, including drug testing for controlled substances under the federal Controlled Substances Act, which includes marijuana.  This requirement applies regardless of state or local marijuana/cannabis laws.</p> <p>Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants who currently hold, or will require in the future, visa sponsorship (e.g., E, F-1/OPT/CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J, or TN) are ineligible</p> <p><strong>Why Work for Us?</strong></p> <p>Bray offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:</p> <ul> <li>Competitive Pay Plans</li> <li>Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; Paid holidays and vacation; 401(k) with matching contributions.</li> <li>Healthy Work Environment: A smoke-free, drug-free workplace ensuring safety and productivity.</li> <li>Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement.</li> <li>An Exceptional Company Culture: Bray is a family-owned business committed to engineered excellence.</li> </ul> <p>Join Bray today and be a part of a dynamic team that values innovation, integrity, and customer success. If you're ready to take the next step in your sales career and contribute to a growing company, we want to hear from you!</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

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