Ignite Sales Development Program - Portland, OR - June 2026
Daikin Applied, Portland, OR, United States
Daikin Applied is hiring an Associate Account Representative for the Ignite Sales Development program in Portland, with a start date in June 2026. This role provides world‑class education focused on commercial HVAC equipment, Daikin Applied service and solutions, and sales methodologies. Upon completion, the candidate will transition to an Account Representative role.
Location: Portland, OR. Hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities
Build strong relationships with program and Daikin field leaders, mentors, peers, and support staff.
Develop knowledge of Daikin Applied's line of commercial HVAC equipment, service, and solutions offerings.
Partner with your local office team members to job‑shadow critical roles.
Attend and participate in in‑person trainings, virtual instructor‑led trainings (VILT), and self‑directed learning modules.
Learn Daikin Applied's processes, procedures, technology, and resources to support sales office with estimating, preparing quotes, understanding credit terms, contract preparation, and more.
Attend and participate in Sandler Sales methodology training.
Roleplay different parts of the sales cycle to practice working with customers.
Partner with Ignite peers to complete a capstone project during the course of the program.
Apply program learnings by building your book of business to prepare for the full‑time sales role.
Travel regularly with program peers and staff to key Daikin sites approx. six to ten times per year.
Travel local district's territory with key office team members up to daily.
Complete all learning modules, assignments, and capstone projects according to deadlines.
Minimum Qualifications
4‑year bachelor’s degree in business, communications, engineering or related field. A high school diploma or GED plus HVAC certification and 5 years of HVAC field service experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
Strong organization, problem‑solving, and customer service skills.
Mechanical/technical aptitude.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
Ability to travel regularly during the program and in the local territory while working with a sales mentor.
Ability to travel local territory on a daily basis after program conclusion.
Experience with Salesforce or other sales tracking software (preferred).
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Benefits
Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions.
$10,000 sign‑on bonus + variable incentive bonuses during program year.
Company vehicle, laptop, and cell phone provided.
Company‑provided life insurance + optional employee‑paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage, and voluntary accident coverage.
Short‑term and long‑term disability.
3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company‑paid holidays.
Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state, and local law requires a faster accrual.
Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state, and local law.
Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service.
The typical hourly pay rate for this position is $40.20 in OR.
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Location: Portland, OR. Hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities
Build strong relationships with program and Daikin field leaders, mentors, peers, and support staff.
Develop knowledge of Daikin Applied's line of commercial HVAC equipment, service, and solutions offerings.
Partner with your local office team members to job‑shadow critical roles.
Attend and participate in in‑person trainings, virtual instructor‑led trainings (VILT), and self‑directed learning modules.
Learn Daikin Applied's processes, procedures, technology, and resources to support sales office with estimating, preparing quotes, understanding credit terms, contract preparation, and more.
Attend and participate in Sandler Sales methodology training.
Roleplay different parts of the sales cycle to practice working with customers.
Partner with Ignite peers to complete a capstone project during the course of the program.
Apply program learnings by building your book of business to prepare for the full‑time sales role.
Travel regularly with program peers and staff to key Daikin sites approx. six to ten times per year.
Travel local district's territory with key office team members up to daily.
Complete all learning modules, assignments, and capstone projects according to deadlines.
Minimum Qualifications
4‑year bachelor’s degree in business, communications, engineering or related field. A high school diploma or GED plus HVAC certification and 5 years of HVAC field service experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
Strong organization, problem‑solving, and customer service skills.
Mechanical/technical aptitude.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
Ability to travel regularly during the program and in the local territory while working with a sales mentor.
Ability to travel local territory on a daily basis after program conclusion.
Experience with Salesforce or other sales tracking software (preferred).
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Benefits
Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions.
$10,000 sign‑on bonus + variable incentive bonuses during program year.
Company vehicle, laptop, and cell phone provided.
Company‑provided life insurance + optional employee‑paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage, and voluntary accident coverage.
Short‑term and long‑term disability.
3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company‑paid holidays.
Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state, and local law requires a faster accrual.
Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state, and local law.
Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service.
The typical hourly pay rate for this position is $40.20 in OR.
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