Full-Time

Commercial HVAC Business Development Representative

Kelso Industries

Kelso Industries

1,001-5,000 employees

Consolidated HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing services

Compensation Overview

$60k - $85k/yr

+ Uncapped commission

Miami, FL, USA

Remote

Travel within the assigned territory is required.

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Computer Networking
CRM

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Requirements
  • At least 2 years of experience in business development, commercial sales, HVAC sales, mechanical services, facilities services, or a related business-to-business environment.
  • Understanding of commercial heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning equipment, preventative maintenance programs, or building mechanical systems.
  • Strong prospecting, relationship management, and closing skills.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation abilities.
  • Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with internal teams.
  • Experience with customer relationship management platforms and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the assigned territory.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop customer relationships and generate new business opportunities.
Responsibilities
  • Identify and pursue prospective customers across commercial and industrial markets.
  • Develop business through networking, referrals, prospecting activities, and relationship-building efforts.
  • Create and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities.
  • Schedule meetings and presentations with decision-makers, facility leaders, and property stakeholders.
  • Build relationships with property managers, facility directors, business owners, and commercial customers.
  • Learn about customer goals, operational challenges, and building system concerns.
  • Serve as a trusted resource throughout the sales process.
  • Maintain regular communication to support long-term client partnerships.
  • Evaluate customer needs and identify opportunities for maintenance, repair, retrofit, and replacement solutions.
  • Present options that improve system performance, energy efficiency, reliability, and budget management.
  • Coordinate with technical teams to ensure recommendations align with project requirements.
  • Communicate the advantages and value of proposed solutions.
  • Prepare service agreements, project proposals, and pricing packages tailored to customer objectives.
  • Assist customers through the review and decision-making process.
  • Track opportunity progress and maintain accurate records within customer relationship management systems.
  • Negotiate and close agreements that support company growth objectives.
  • Partner with operations, estimating, service, and installation departments to support successful project delivery.
  • Ensure accurate communication of customer expectations and project details.
  • Help create a seamless experience from initial contact through project completion.
  • Meet or exceed established sales and revenue goals.
  • Monitor business development activity and sales metrics.
  • Adjust strategies to maximize market penetration and account growth.
  • Contribute to the overall growth of the organization.
  • Stay informed on commercial HVAC technologies, building efficiency trends, and industry developments.
  • Monitor local market conditions and competitive activity.
  • Identify emerging opportunities within target industries and customer segments.

Kelso Industries is a holding group that brings together market-leading HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing companies serving commercial and residential properties in the western United States. It partners with established brands, providing resources to expand service offerings while preserving each brand’s identity and entrepreneurial spirit. The company acquires and invests in strong HVAC, sheet metal, pipefitting, plumbing, and controls businesses west of the Mississippi to deliver comprehensive services for property owners, builders, and developers. Its model focuses on growing the network through acquisitions, supporting employees’ development, and leveraging a larger organization to ensure customer service excellence. Goal: expand regional service capabilities and reach by integrating high-quality service providers under a common umbrella while maintaining the distinct strengths and cultures of its partner brands.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$50M

Headquarters

Phoenix, Arizona

Founded

2021

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Paceline's $50 million investment explicitly funds more complementary acquisitions across 2024-2026.
  • Kelso bought United Services in June 2026, expanding its Southeast footprint.
  • August 2026 acquisitions in Alabama, Wyoming, and Washington broaden industrial and infrastructure capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Rapid rollups since Paceline's 2023 $50 million check strain integration and systems.
  • Heavy deal dependence risks a slowdown if sellers dry up or financing tightens in 2026.
  • If local-identity preservation fails, Kelso loses talent, customers, and the platform's entire thesis.

What makes Kelso Industries unique

  • Kelso keeps acquired brands local, as with Wallace Electric and Gaddy Electric in 2024-2026.
  • It combines HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and controls into one national MEP platform.
  • The model targets established family firms west of the Mississippi and now Southeast markets.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Hybrid Work Options

Training Programs

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

23%

1 year growth

23%

2 year growth

23%
Honigman LLP
Sep 4th, 2026
Honigman represents Kelso Industries in acquisition of Gaddy Electric & Plumbing Company.

Honigman represents Kelso Industries in acquisition of Gaddy Electric & Plumbing Company. Announcement Sep 4, 2026 Honigman recently represented Kelso Industries, a provider of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and related building services, in connection with its acquisition of Gaddy Electric & Plumbing Company, a Demopolis, Alabama-based provider of electrical and plumbing services. Founded nearly 70 years ago, Gaddy Electric & Plumbing Company is a multi-generational family business. A Honigman deal team led by Corporate Partners Evan Leibhan, Alexander Whang, and Michael Rhoad with support from Associates Lea Glenn and Kelly Lewis advised Kelso on the transaction.

ForexTV
Feb 3rd, 2025
Kelso Industries Acquires YES and ENETK

Woodbridge International announced the sale of its clients, YES LLC, an electrical contractor, and ENETK LLC, an automation company, to Kelso Industries. Both companies are based in North Dakota and serve industries like oil, natural gas, and refining. Kelso Industries, located in Phoenix, Arizona, specializes in MEP+ solutions. Woodbridge International is known for its innovative global marketing approach in the mergers and acquisitions sector.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 18th, 2024
Anchor Peabody Represents Wallace Electric in its Partnership with Kelso Industries

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., March 18, 2024-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Anchor Peabody is pleased to announce that it has represented Wallace Electric Co. ("Wallace Electric"), a leading commercial electrical contractor, in its new partnership with Kelso Industries, a collection of market-leading companies providing commercial HVAC, mechanical, refrigeration, electrical, industrial and plumbing services.

Business Wire
Nov 28th, 2023
Affiliate of Paceline Equity Partners Provides $50 Million Investment to Kelso Industries

An affiliate of Paceline Equity Partners, LLC (“Paceline”), a Dallas-based private equity manager, today announced that it has provided a $50 million

The Business Journals
Nov 27th, 2023
Phoenix-based Kelso Industries gets $50M investment from Paceline Equity Partners

Phoenix-based Kelso Industries gets $50M investment from Paceline Equity Partners.