Carrier

Outside Sales Representative - Building Automation

Carrier  •  British Columbia, CA (Hybrid)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

About this role

The Outside Sales Representative is a customer-facing, quota-carrying role responsible for driving sales growth and expanding market share across the Greater Vancouver Area This position combines business development and technical sales, with a focus on identifying, advancing, and closing building automation opportunities.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, results-driven sales professional with strong technical aptitude in building automation systems, capable of navigating complex construction environments, influencing stakeholders, and collaborating cross-functionally to win and deliver projects.

Hybrid role. One day a week in the office and 4 days a week visiting existing and potential customers.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Identify and develop Building Automation opportunities through bid/specification platforms, construction databases, and industry networking across the Greater Vancouver area.
  • Build and expand relationships with owners, consultants, contractors, and end-users to position and close tailored building automation solutions.
  • Review project documentation, perform take-offs, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications to support accurate and competitive proposals.
  • Lead the sales cycle, including prospecting, opportunity qualification, solution positioning, proposal development, negotiation, and closing.
  • Manage and maintain opportunity pipelines, account activity, and forecasts within CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).
  • Represent the company at client meetings, job sites, industry events, and trade shows to strengthen market presence and generate qualified leads.
  • Negotiate contract terms and pricing aligned with company strategy, margin expectations, and risk management guidelines.
  • Provide market intelligence, competitive insights, and customer feedback to inform strategy and drive continuous improvement.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of outside sales experience within Greater Vancouver market.
  • 2+ years of experience within the building automation industry.
  • Travel up to 25% to attend corporate meetings, training and industry events.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
  • Strong English written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with design/engineering, estimating and CRM tools are a plus. (Examples: Bluebeam, BidTracer, Salesforce)

Additional information

  • Must have unrestricted authorization to work in Canada.
  • No visa sponsoring available.

is a customer-facing, quota-carrying role responsible for driving sales growth and expanding market share across the Greater Vancouver Area This position combines business development and technical sales, with a focus on identifying, advancing, and closing building automation opportunities.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, results-driven sales professional with strong technical aptitude in building automation systems, capable of navigating complex construction environments, influencing stakeholders, and collaborating cross-functionally to win and deliver projects.

Hybrid role. One day a week in the office and 4 days a week visiting existing and potential customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and develop Building Automation opportunities through bid/specification platforms, construction databases, and industry networking across the Greater Vancouver area.
  • Build and expand relationships with owners, consultants, contractors, and end-users to position and close tailored building automation solutions.
  • Review project documentation, perform take-offs, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications to support accurate and competitive proposals.
  • Lead the sales cycle, including prospecting, opportunity qualification, solution positioning, proposal development, negotiation, and closing.
  • Manage and maintain opportunity pipelines, account activity, and forecasts within CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).
  • Represent the company at client meetings, job sites, industry events, and trade shows to strengthen market presence and generate qualified leads.
  • Negotiate contract terms and pricing aligned with company strategy, margin expectations, and risk management guidelines.
  • Provide market intelligence, competitive insights, and customer feedback to inform strategy and drive continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

  • 2+ years of outside sales experience within Greater Vancouver market.
  • 2+ years of experience within the building automation industry.
  • Travel up to 25% to attend corporate meetings, training and industry events.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
  • Strong English written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with design/engineering, estimating and CRM tools are a plus. (Examples: Bluebeam, BidTracer, Salesforce)

Additional information

  • Must have unrestricted authorization to work in Canada.
  • No visa sponsoring available.
Carrier

About Carrier

Carrier is a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, pioneering sustainable innovations in climate technologies. Founded by Willis Carrier, the inventor of modern air conditioning, we have been shaping industries and enhancing lives for more than a century. With approximately 48,000 employees across 160 countries and more than 35 trusted brands, Carrier serves customers through four business segments: Climate Solutions Americas, Climate Solutions Europe, Climate Solutions Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa and Climate Solutions Transportation. Our solutions enable healthier, more efficient and more sustainable environments in homes and buildings, and help ensure the safe transportation of food, medicine and vaccines. Grounded in our purpose—we continue to lead through relentless innovation and a deep commitment to customer success, delivering cutting-edge solutions that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Carrier. For the World We Share.

Industry
Wholesale & Distribution
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Year Founded
Unknown
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