ACE Technical Sales – Saint Francis, WI
The ACE Technical Sales role at Confidential Client is an 18-month early career sales development program focused on HVAC applied products. The position involves providing technical and commercial support to sales teams and customers, managing leads, conducting product training, and collaborating across teams to drive sales success. The role requires initial training in Milwaukee followed by relocation to Largo, FL, with responsibilities including inside sales and customer engagement within the HVAC zone-control market.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Building Controls & HVAC Solutions (Confidential Client).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What We Offer
Confidential Client’s Accelerated Commercial Excellence (ACE) Program is an 18‑month early-career sales development program that blends instructor-led training, hands‑on customer experience, and mentorship to build technical expertise and sales skills.
- Competitive salary: $70,000 - $75,000 per year
- $7,500 sign‑on bonus
- 10% bonus plan
- Paid vacation/holidays/sick time (up to 15 days of vacation in year one)
- Comprehensive benefits (401(k), medical, dental, vision) available from day one
- Collaborative team environment and structured career path into inside sales
Program overview
This role is part of the ACE cohort supporting HVAC Applied products. During the program you will develop product and channel sales knowledge across multiple business units, gain practical customer experience, and prepare for a transition into an inside sales territory role upon graduation.
Note: The program requires cohort‑based training in Saint Francis, WI for the first six months. After month six, participants will relocate to an assigned permanent base (for this intake, one available permanent base is Largo, FL).
What you’ll do
- Provide technical, commercial, and product support to HVAC field sales personnel and customers
- Support Regional Sales Managers (RSMs) and channel partners with product training, selection, pricing, and purchase orders
- Manage leads from website inquiries, webinars, and events to generate new business opportunities
- Coordinate cross‑functional support with warranty, technical support, or financing specialists
- Contribute to account planning cadences and help achieve team sales goals
- Assist with CRM pipeline management and account updates
- Promote online ordering tools (Solution Navigator) and guide customers through product portfolios
- Prepare and present internal and customer‑facing product training and demonstrations
- Attend frequent training to develop HVAC & controls product knowledge and sales tactics
- Travel occasionally (approx. 1–2 times per quarter) for customer visits, events, and shadowing
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree minimum (Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering highly preferred)
- Recent graduate or current undergraduate senior expecting to graduate Apr 2027 – Jun 2027 (program starts Jun 2027)
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Ability to be based in Saint Francis, WI for the first six months of the program, then relocate to an assigned permanent base (Largo, FL for this intake)
- U.S. citizen or legal right to work in the U.S.
Preferred:
- Technical internship or HVAC industry experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
- Willingness to travel up to 25% depending on assignment
Employment details
- Employment type: Full‑time, early‑career sales development program (18 months)
- Compensation: $70,000 – $75,000 per year, plus $7,500 sign‑on and 10% bonus plan
- Location: Saint Francis, WI (initial training) with a required relocation to a permanent assigned base at program midpoint
Why apply
This is an excellent opportunity for engineering and technical graduates who want to build a sales career in HVAC and building controls. You’ll receive structured learning, mentorship, and a clear path into inside sales with a global leader in building solutions — while benefiting from competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
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