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Service Sales Assistant

Pacific Coast Trane, Sunnyvale, CA, United States


Pacific Coast Sales & Service is the San Francisco district office representing the Trane Company that manufactures, manages and services HVAC equipment systems and controls.

We are seeking a Service Sales Assistant to join our Sales team in Sunnyvale, CA. The Sales Assistant supports Sales Engineers by coordinating technical sales activities, preparing proposals and quotations, managing customer interactions, and ensuring smooth execution of pre-sales. This role bridges administrative support and technical sales coordination to help drive successful project outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist Sales Engineers in preparing technical proposals, quotations, and booking documents

Coordinate collection of parts identification, pricing, and supporting documentation

Maintain and update leads, opportunities, and project statuses

Track quotation progress and follow up with customers and internal teams

Assist in preparing sales reports, work-in progress, and pipeline summaries

Act as a point of contact for customer inquiries related to quotes, orders, and timelines

Coordinate between Sales Engineers, customers, vendors, and internal departments

Support project handoff from sales to operations to ensure smooth execution

Convert approved quotations into booked jobs

Ensure accuracy of pricing, scope, and technical details in orders

Track order status, delivery timelines, and communicate updates to customers

Maintain organized records of proposals, contracts, and project documentation

Assist with basic billing inquiries

Complete special projects for Service to assist budgeting and future sales

Analyze and create matrices of equipment for sales budgeting and planning

Assist Sales Engineers as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field, or 3–5 years of experience in sales support, technical sales, or coordination roles

Ability to understand technical service products and communicate effectively with sales engineers and customers

Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM and GP

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. Salary range $85,000 to $95,000, dependent on experience and location. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

We work with a limited number of approved external recruiting partners on select positions only. If you are not under contract with Pacific Coast Trane, please do not contact us regarding this posting.

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