Full-Time

HVAC Project Sales Consultant

Posted on 5/20/2026

Kelso Industries

Kelso Industries

1,001-5,000 employees

Consolidated HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing services

No salary listed

Tampa, FL, USA

In Person

Category
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Requirements
  • Proven track record in HVAC sales or a related technical sales role
  • Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, products, and applications
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple opportunities and timelines effectively
  • Experience using CRM platforms and Microsoft Office tools
Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain strong partnerships with commercial clients, contractors, and key decision-makers
  • Identify and develop opportunities for upgrades, replacements, and new HVAC system installations
  • Prepare and present detailed proposals outlining project scope, cost, and schedules
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including engineering and project management, to ensure seamless project execution
  • Stay up to date on market trends, energy regulations, and emerging HVAC technologies
  • Consistently achieve or exceed individual sales goals and support overall business growth
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business, or a related discipline is preferred

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 Equity Partners' $50M investment funds add-on acquisitions in HVAC and plumbing.
  • 12 acquisitions employ over 1,100 people targeting $1B annual revenue per CEO Steven Carroll.
  • Wallace Electric partnership enhances refrigeration, industrial, and electrical service offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Integration failures across 29+ acquisitions erode cohesion in 18–24 months.
  • Data center revenue concentration loses 10–15% if AWS or Google exits.
  • Talent poaching by Comfort Systems USA targets key leaders in 12–24 months.

What makes Kelso Industries unique

  • Kelso Industries delivers comprehensive MEP+ services integrating HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and automation.
  • Decentralized model preserves acquired companies' brand identities and entrepreneurial spirits.
  • Focuses on west-of-Mississippi acquisitions like YES LLC and ENETK LLC in North Dakota.

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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

-13%

1 year growth

-13%

2 year growth

-21%
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.

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