Sales Engineer Intern

Posted on 11/9/2023

501-1,000 employees

Manufacturer of commercial kitchen and HVAC systems

Company Overview

CaptiveAire Systems, a leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation and HVAC systems, sets the industry standard for quality and service with competitive pricing and reliable lead times. The company's culture emphasizes continuous improvement, customer focus, integrity, efficiency, and individual responsibility, fostering an environment that values communication and employee recognition. With a robust network of sales offices and manufacturing plants, CaptiveAire is committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions, making it a trusted name for independent owners, national chains, and other institutions.

Industrial & Manufacturing

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Founded

1976

Headquarters

Raleigh, North Carolina

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 7%

1 year growth

↑ 13%

2 year growth

↑ 13%

Locations

St. George, UT, USA

Experience Level

Intern

Desired Skills

Customer Service

Sales

Communications

CategoriesNew

Sales & Account Management

Requirements

Ideal candidate is in a mechanical- or construction-oriented curriculum with expected graduation date of December 2024 or later
Knowledge of HVAC a plus
Must possess excellent technical skills in AutoCAD
Must have good organizational, communication and presentation skills and a strong desire to serve the customer

Responsibilities

Work closely with Engineering team to generate AutoCad driven submittals and detailed proposals
Processing jobs for production via our computerized information system
Subcontracting and coordinating buyouts for fire suppression installations
Coordination of equipment start-ups
Work with accounting department to provide documentation to pay invoices
Sales proposal generation and additional customer service support to customers (some regions allow this more than others)
Overall support with sales management

Desired Qualifications

Excellent performance may lead to direct sales, field service or other engineering opportunities upon graduation

Company Profile:

CaptiveAire is the nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, and now provides a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork and HVAC equipment. For over 40 years, we’ve led the industry with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times.

CaptiveAire maintains a network of over 90 sales offices in the U.S. and Canada and six strategically located manufacturing plants in North Carolina, Iowa, Oklahoma, California, Pennsylvania and Florida.

Summary: The Technical Sales internship will focus on servicing customers in a technical sales environment. The ideal candidate is currently in a mechanical-or construction-oriented curriculum with expected graduation date of December 2024 or later and has interest in being a Sales Engineer. This position is an onsite role available for full time in Summer 2024.

Job Description:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Work closely with Engineering team to generate AutoCad driven submittals and detailed proposals.
Processing jobs for production via our computerized information system
Subcontracting and coordinating buyouts for fire suppression. Installations
Coordination of equipment start-ups
Work with accounting department to provide documentation to pay invoices.
Sales proposal generation and additional customer service support to customers (some regions allow this more than others)
Overall support with sales management

NOTE: Excellent performance may lead to direct sales, field service or other engineering opportunities upon graduation.

Qualifications:

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A GO-GETTER!
Ideal candidate is in a mechanical- or construction-oriented curriculum with expected graduation date of December 2024 or later
Knowledge of HVAC a plus
Must possess excellent technical skills in AutoCAD
Must have good organizational, communication and presentation skills and a strong desire to serve the customer.

Salary:

Competitive hourly pay ranging in $20-25/hr.

Captive-Aire Systems, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.