HVAC Account Manager

QUALITY AIR HEATING & COOLING, INC.

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience). 3-7+ years of experience in HVAC, mechanical contracting, construction sales, or account management.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGrand Rapids, MI

    Description

    Key Responsibilities

    1. Customer Relationship Management
    • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts

    • Build and maintain long-term relationships with:

    • General contractors

    • Building owners

    • Facility managers and operators

    • Ensure customer satisfaction with service delivery, pricing, and project outcomes

    • Act as the "go-to" representative for all customer needs and escalations

    1. Sales & Business Development
    • Drive revenue through the sale of HVAC services, including:

    • Preventative maintenance/service agreements

    • Repairs and equipment replacements

    • Retrofit and system upgrade projects

    • Identify and develop new business opportunities within existing accounts

    • Prospect and secure new customers to expand market share

    • Maintain and manage an active sales pipeline

    1. Project Coordination & Oversight
    • Partner with Project Managers, field teams, and operations to support project execution

    • Ensure alignment on:

    • Scope of work

    • Project timelines

    • Customer expectations

    • Monitor project progress at a high level and communicate updates to customers

    • Support successful project delivery without direct day-to-day project management responsibility

    1. Proposals, Contracts & Pricing
    • Prepare, review, and present:

    • Quotes and proposals

    • Service agreements

    • Contracts and scopes of work

    • Collaborate with estimating and operations on pricing strategy

    • Negotiate terms and conditions with customers as needed

    • Ensure projects and accounts meet profitability targets

    1. Cross-Functional Coordination
    • Work closely with:

    • Sales and estimating teams

    • Project Managers and field operations

    • Finance and billing teams

    • Ensure internal alignment on customer requirements, deliverables, and expectations

    • Facilitate smooth handoffs from sales to operations

    1. Issue Resolution & Problem Solving
    • Address customer concerns including:

    • Service issues

    • Project delays

    • Scope or contract discrepancies

    • Identify risks early and coordinate solutions quickly

    • Maintain strong customer trust through proactive communication

    1. Performance Tracking & Forecasting
    • Monitor account performance, including:

    • Revenue and profitability

    • Project costs vs. budgets

    • Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline reporting

    • Participate in account reviews and strategic planning initiatives

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
    • 3-7+ years of experience in HVAC, mechanical contracting, construction sales, or account management
    • Proven ability to drive revenue growth and manage customer relationships
    • Strong understanding of HVAC systems, construction processes, and service operations
    • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

    Key Competencies

    • Customer-focused mindset
    • Sales and business development expertise
    • Strong organizational and coordination skills
    • Financial and business acumen
    • Problem-solving and decision-making ability
    • Cross-functional collaboration

    Work Environment

    • Combination of office, field, and customer site visits
    • Regular interaction with construction sites and operational environments
    • May require local travel to client locations and project sites

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