Sales Engineer SteamHydronics

Chicago IL (Bolingbrook office / field-based Chicagoland) HVAC Steam & Hydronics / Manufacturers Rep MondayFriday Day Shift

Compensation: $70000 $110000 base uncapped commission

Employment: Full-Time / Direct Hire

A well-established manufacturers rep firm with 70 years in steam and hydronic heating is building out its Chicago market presence and needs its first senior technical hire. The company operates a large stocking warehouse in the western suburbs carries 30 manufacturer lines and has the infrastructure same-day parts capability AI-assisted quoting tools and hands-on leadership support to compete and win. This is a greenfield role with a direct path to running the Chicago office.

• Serve as the technical lead for the Chicago market the go-to resource when a steam hydronic or boiler-room application gets complicated
• Work with consulting engineers to get the companys manufacturer lines specified on new construction and retrofit projects
• Support mechanical contractors from bid through submittal installation and service calls
• Walk job sites and meet customers in the field mechanical rooms contractor offices engineering firms
• Run lunch-and-learns and technical presentations to close customer knowledge gaps and build the brand
• Partner with local distributors to drive shared account growth and move product
• Quote parts and equipment packages from same-day replacement parts to multi-month capital projects using AI-assisted quoting tools
• Build lasting customer relationships through shared experiences and consistent follow-through
• Help recruit onboard and mentor Chicago team members as the office grows with a defined path to leading it

• 5 years in commercial HVAC or mechanical systems contractor rep firm engineering firm or service company
• Hands-on knowledge of boiler rooms: boilers steam traps steam specialties pumps valves condensate and boiler-feed systems and venting
• Credibility with consulting engineers who specify and mechanical contractors who buy and install
• Demonstrated track record of building customer relationships and closing business
• Comfort with a compensation structure that transitions from base plus commission toward a higher-commission model as your book grows
• Valid drivers license and willingness to travel daily across the Chicagoland market
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field preferred
• Existing Chicago-area relationships with engineering firms mechanical contractors or distributors preferred
• Prior experience mentoring managing or leading a team is a plus

You are stepping into a market that already has momentum backed by a company with seven decades of manufacturer relationships and the infrastructure to support you from day one with uncapped earnings tied directly to what you generate and a clear path to running the Chicago office.