Comfort Advisor

Authority Brands Inc. headquartered in Columbia, MD is a leading provider of home services, building brands that support the success of our franchisees, as well as bettering the lives of the homeowners we serve and the people we employ.

We are looking for a Comfort Advisor to conduct in-home sales consultations focused on HVAC, comfort, and efficiency. The Comfort Advisor assesses homeowner needs, develops and presents HVAC replacement/upgrade proposals, secures sales, processes orders, and works with company teammates to ensure customer satisfaction. This position works with new and existing customers to guide them through the sales process while exploring equipment and financing options.

 

Responsibilities

• Identify, pre-qualify, and call on contract and non-contract customers to increase awareness of company service offerings.
• Prepare estimates for contracts and proposals.
• Follow-up on sales leads and lists, both self-generated and via other sources.
• Manage multiple opportunities particularly focusing on selling service agreements and new equipment.
• Sell, renew, and expand renewable service agreements, to both new and existing customers.
• Maintain a closing ratio of 70% or higher on generated leads and 50% or higher on marketed leads.
• Always be accessible by phone.
• Demonstrate technical expertise and maintain a high level of credibility.
• Recommend solutions and link customer objectives to total value solution and competitive advantage.
• Positively and credibly influence service strategies with homeowners.
• Effectively develop, write, and present proposals and contracts for residential service agreements.
• Negotiate value and address resistance to close the sale.
• Maintain a courteous demeanor with all customers and associates.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in related field preferred.
• 3 years of in-home sales experience required.
• Prior success in the HVAC industry with knowledge of industry best practices and local market greatly preferred.
• Previous experience with in-home service agreement estimating and sales preferred.
• Strong needs-based sales and relationship building skills preferred.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and influencing skills required.
• Discipline, customer focus, and passion for excellence required.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record required.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
• Ability to work in an office environment, occasionally outdoors, in extreme temperatures, wet/humid environments, and/or with vibration
• Working with mechanical and chemical hazards and conditions including fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and/or poor ventilation
• Ability to climb, talk, crouch, stand, balance, reach, grasp, pull, lift, see, hear, and operate tools and vehicles
  
  

We believe our greatest assets are our employees, we offer competitive salaries and a full benefits package to include, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) and more.

Authority Brands Inc. conducts drug screens and background checks on applicants who accept employment offers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions however we do not sponsor Visa’s at this time.

Authority Brands Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer