Job Description:

The Territory Sales Executive is responsible for driving sales growth across Copeland’s HVACR portfolio, including electronics, controls, compressors, condensing units, and related parts. This role focuses on developing strong relationships with wholesalers, contractors, and distribution partners while delivering technical expertise, training, and market insights to expand Copeland’s presence within the assigned territory.

Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to join Copeland, where you can excel in a fast-paced, performance-based team atmosphere, delivering Copeland value in the HVACR wholesale distribution channel.

AS A TERRITORY SALES EXECUTIVE, YOU WILL:

• Develop and execute territory sales plans to achieve annual revenue targets across HVACR product lines including controls, thermostats, compressors, and condensing units.

• Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities, driving growth through both distribution and contractor channels.

• Create demand using pull-through sales strategies, contractor engagement, and participation in contractor rewards programs.

• Develop and implement branch-level sales and marketing plans, including open houses, trade shows, and promotional events.

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with wholesalers, contractors, and key accounts within the territory.

• Lead in-person and virtual training sessions for wholesalers and contractors to enhance product knowledge and application skills.

• Promote and contribute to Copeland’s Technical Training Programs, enabling “teaching for differentiation.”

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of customer interactions, opportunities, and competitive intelligence in Salesforce.

• Track and report on sales performance, training activities, and market trends.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, marketing, product planning, and engineering to deliver customer-focused solutions and portfolio growth.

• Maintain a strong customer-first mindset while balancing business objectives and operational constraints.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Minimum of 5+ years of outside sales experience.

• Proven success in developing customer relationships and driving sales growth.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and CRM tools (Salesforce preferred).

• Strong organizational, time management, and decision-making abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Resilience under pressure and sound judgment on when to escalate issues.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• BA/BS Degree or equivalent hands-on experience – prefer Business Administration, Marketing, Management & Leadership, and Professional Sales.

• 2+ years of sales experience supporting 2-step HVACR wholesale distribution, MRO, Plumbing channels, and other technical sales/market experience.

• Ability to engage in the sales process across all levels of the customer's organization.

• Comprehension of smart home technology product delivery & installation across channels to homeowners.

Remote Work Arrangement:

This role is fully remote. As a remote colleague, you maybe requiredto travel to a Copeland site regularly to collaborate with your team or customers as needed. Copeland is committed to fostering a productive and connected culture, so you will have the opportunity to work with your team and leader to understand yourteamoperating principles to collaborate effectively.

This role requires frequent travel within the territory, averaging 25-50% overnight travel, depending on your location within the territory. The territory consists of primarily North Florida along with the lower half of Georgia and Alabama over to Biloxi, LA.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which weoperate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process.In accordance withColorado EPEWA, the salary range for this role is $85,000-$95,000 annually,commensuratewith the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidatebrings toa role. Additionally, we have a quarterly bonus program and provide a company vehicle.

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