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Handy Distribution

Wholesale distributor of roofing and HVAC

Inside Sales Representative HVAC

Full-Time
$24 - $27/hr
Junior
Richmond, VA, USA
In Person
Sales & Account ManagementAccount Executive

About the job

Requirements
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED), 1–2 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to understand customer needs and meet them with a successful product sale.
  • Strong organizational skills and follow-through abilities.
  • Experience developing rapport with customers.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • High integrity, advanced social skills, and ability to make solid connections.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Motivation, drive, and a self-starting attitude.
  • Ability to contribute as an individual while working as part of a team.
  • Basic mathematical skills and proficiency with units of measure.
  • Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word.
  • Ability to travel for meetings, training, and customer meetings, up to 5%.
Responsibilities
  • Support the branch in serving customers under the direction of another associate or the Branch Manager, with a primary emphasis on order fulfillment.
  • Assist customers by phone or at the counter.
  • Support the sales team with quotations, pricing, project documentation, order entry and processing, logistics, and product and program questions.
  • Assist internal customers with documentation, problem sales ticket resolution, and pricing.
  • Establish customer rapport to support high customer satisfaction.
  • Field incoming office calls and handle them appropriately.
  • Serve as the initial branch contact for contractors placing orders and requesting information on potential or pending orders.
  • Prepare project bids and material requests, recording job details and applicable charges as guided.
  • Follow up on bid projects and keep other sales team members informed of status.
  • Review paperwork for major product lines for accuracy.
  • Enter orders into the computer to create delivery tickets or direct-ship purchase orders for non-stock materials from manufacturers.
  • Inform contractors of backorders and expected shipment timing.
  • Advise the Account Manager of relevant credit situations and other sales or account information.
  • Identify competitive situations and alert other sales team members as needed.
  • Contact internal functions and suppliers to respond to customer needs.
  • Maintain branch literature and submittals.
  • Provide basic product technical support to customers.
  • Maintain a consistent outbound call schedule to obtain sales.
  • Occasionally pull customer orders from the warehouse.
  • Perform other tasks deemed necessary by the Branch Manager.

About the company

Handy Distribution is a wholesale distributor of commercial roofing products, HVAC equipment and supplies, sheet metal, and fabricating equipment. It sources products from manufacturers and delivers them to contractors, installers, and businesses through an expanding sales and distribution network, backed by a focus on customer service. The company differentiates itself with a 130-year family-owned legacy, stability, and a broad range of products combined with dedicated service rather than just price. Its goal is to be the preferred choice for customers, employees, and suppliers by delivering reliable products and support with excellence.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lynchburg, Virginia

Founded

1891

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What believers are saying

  • The 2026 locations page shows broad delivery coverage across eight states and parts of Pennsylvania.
  • Updated 2026 product pages signal active merchandising across HVAC, roofing, sheet metal, machinery.
  • The 2023 4M Metals deal expands cross-sell opportunities into fabricated panel systems.

What critics are saying

  • Private equity ownership since 2022 pressures margin expansion and cash generation fast.
  • Competition from larger distributors like Ferguson and ABC Supply compresses pricing and service differentiation.
  • Branch-heavy Southeast network raises execution risk if construction demand weakens in 2026.

What makes Handy Distribution unique

  • N.B. Handy spans HVAC, roofing, metals, and machinery across 10+ Southeast branches.
  • IOP bought N.B. Handy in May 2022, backing operational improvements and acquisitions.
  • The 2023 4M Metals acquisition deepens vertical integration in architectural metal roofing.

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Benefits

  • Paid Vacation