Senior Account Manager

Senior Account Manager – New Construction & Project Work Location: Greater Chicagoland Area
Reports To: VP of Sales
Admiral Heating has been a trusted leader in commercial and industrial HVAC solutions in the Chicagoland area for over 70 years. Specializing in union construction projects and service work, we partner with contractors, developers, and building owners to deliver custom engineered heating, ventilation, and air conditioning solutions. Our reputation is built on quality workmanship, deep industry relationships, and a commitment to long-term customer success.
Admiral Heating operates on EOS (Entrepreneur Operating System). Intensely Diligent, Safety and Quality #1 Priority, Own it, We are seeking an experienced commercial sales relationship-driven Sr. Account Manager to develop and grow business with union contractors and union-operated facilities across the greater Chicagoland market. The role will focus on winning new construction projects and expanding revenue from existing accounts through strategic upsell and cross-sell initiatives. Success in this position will require an in-depth understanding of commercial HVAC and union construction market, a strong network with contractors, brokers, local trades, and the ability to navigate complex bid and negotiation processes.
Identify, qualify, and secure new construction opportunities with general contractors, mechanical contractors, brokers, and developers to achieve pipeline and quota to meet Gross Profit expectations and review/manage Change Orders.
Develop strong working relationships with local building trades, union leadership, and decision-makers in the commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors.
Collaborate with engineering teams to prepare competitive bids that align with labor requirements and project specifications.
Monitor local bid lists, pre-bid meetings, and project announcements to stay ahead of market opportunities.
Existing Account Growth
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and responsiveness.
Proactively identify opportunities for equipment upgrades, retrofit projects, and energy efficiency enhancements.
Cross-sell Admiral Heating's full range of solutions to meet client operational and comfort needs.
Maintain a consistent presence with customers through job site visits, facility walkthroughs, and strategic review meetings and client office visits with proper cadence.
Achieve pipeline and quota to meet Gross Profit expectations and review/manage Change Orders.
Actively network within Chicago-area trade organizations, and industry associations to strengthen relationships and brand recognition.
Maintain a thorough understanding of local building codes, energy efficient ROI calculators, and the latest HVAC systems and technology to best serve our clients.
Represent Admiral Heating at relevant industry events, trade shows, and contractor meetings.
Sales Process & Reporting
Maintain accurate and timely opportunity, activity, and forecast data in Salesforce CRM.
Meet or exceed sales goals for both new construction project wins and existing account revenue growth.
Coordinate closely with internal teams to ensure a seamless transition from project award to execution.
10-15 years of experience in HVAC, mechanical contracting, or construction sales, with specific exposure to union markets.
~ Established network with Chicagoland contractors, trades, and/or building owners strongly preferred.
~ Strong knowledge of the construction process, estimating, budgeting cost and bid preparation.
~ Proven track record of developing new business and growing existing accounts in the commercial HVAC market in the Chicagoland area.
~ Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
~ Proficiency with CRM (Salesforce) systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
~ Self-motivated and results-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
~ Structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, finance or business from an accredited college or university or associates in business or accounting preferred.
~ Fluent with Microsoft Office Suite.
~15 Plus Years' experience in related industry or Project Management field is preferred
~ Extensive knowledge of HVAC, duct work, and piping
~ This job description may be revised from time to time and does not constitute a contract for employment.

Bonus and Profit Sharing up to 10% of base salary
~ Unlimited Commission Opportunity based on Individual Job GP% Performance
~ BCBS PPO and HMO Health Insurance Options (Admiral pays 75%)
~ Dental and Vision Plans (Admiral pays 75%)
~ Tuition Reimbursement
~ Generous PTO Policy
~ Paid Holiday's
~100% Admiral paid Long and Short Term and Short
~$20,000 Admiral Paid Life Insurance
~ Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
~ CTA and Parking Reimbursement
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