Full Job Description
Kelso Building Services partners with organizations to create high-performing, efficient, and connected facilities. Through innovative controls technologies, energy-focused solutions, and exceptional customer support, we help clients improve building performance and operational reliability.
We are seeking a results-driven **Building Automation Solutions Consultant** to expand our presence within the commercial and institutional facilities market. This position focuses on identifying customer challenges, recommending tailored automation and controls solutions, and developing long-term client relationships.
The ideal candidate combines technical understanding, consultative selling skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with customers and internal project teams to deliver measurable business outcomes.
**What You'll Do**
**Territory & Business Development**
- Identify and pursue new revenue opportunities across assigned accounts and target markets.
- Build strategic relationships with facility directors, building owners, engineers, contractors, and operations leaders.
- Develop territory plans that support sustained sales growth.
- Participate in industry associations, networking events, and prospecting efforts to expand market awareness.
**Recommend Building Performance Solutions**
- Building automation and control systems
- HVAC controls modernization projects
- Energy optimization programs
- Remote monitoring and service technologies
- Fault detection and diagnostics platforms
- Integrated smart building applications
- Building analytics and reporting tools
- Connected facility technologies
- Mechanical and electrical service offerings
**Lead the Customer Engagement Process**
- Conduct discovery meetings to understand facility goals and operational challenges.
- Perform site visits and building assessments.
- Create proposals, scopes of work, and solution recommendations.
- Present operational, financial, and energy-related benefits to stakeholders.
- Guide contract discussions and support project transitions to delivery teams.
- Maintain opportunity tracking, forecasting, and activity management within Salesforce.
**Grow Existing Customer Relationships**
- Maintain regular engagement with current clients.
- Identify opportunities for upgrades, retrofits, and expanded service programs.
- Support account retention and long-term growth initiatives.
- Partner with technical and operations teams to ensure a positive customer experience.
**What We're Looking For**
- Five or more years of sales experience within building automation, controls, HVAC, energy services, facility technologies, or a related market.
- Demonstrated success generating new business and exceeding sales goals.
- Experience leading consultative sales conversations and solution-based engagements.
- Strong presentation, communication, and customer relationship skills.
- Ability to navigate opportunities involving multiple decision-makers and stakeholders.
**Industry Experience Preferred**
- Building automation and controls systems
- HVAC equipment and control strategies
- Direct digital control (DDC) environments
- Facility energy management initiatives
- Cloud-based building technology platforms
- Building performance analytics
- Remote operations and monitoring systems
- Facility maintenance and operational best practices
- Integrated building infrastructure solutions
**Additional Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, HVAC Technology, or a related discipline is preferred.
- Technical familiarity with controls systems, BAS platforms, or mechanical operations.
- Experience supporting energy-reduction or sustainability projects.
- Established network within commercial facilities, construction, healthcare, education, industrial, or government sectors.
- Background selling recurring service agreements or long-term support programs.
- Knowledge of modern smart-building strategies and connected technologies.